Lab Health and Lab Safety Articles

Handling Controlled Substances in the Lab

May 31, 2019

The heart of good controlled substance management is a comprehensive written program

How to Handle Lab Reagents After Their Expiration Date

May 23, 2019

Factors to consider before using expired reagents

Avoiding UV Light Hazards in the Lab

May 3, 2019

UV light equipment in biological safety cabinets, germicidal lamps, transluminators, and Wood’s lamps can all have...

Preserving Indoor Air Quality During Construction

April 4, 2019

Whether you are planning new construction or renovating an existing space, building construction is a dirty busines...

Ask Linda: Lab Safety Training

March 20, 2019

With a research facility’s typical mix of laboratories, instrument rooms, chemical storage, and waste handlin...

Lab Inspections: Recognizing Problems and Eliminating Hazards

March 18, 2019

Inspections are conducted at least annually to ensure safety and compliance with all applicable lab safety regulations and gu...

Under Pressure

March 4, 2019

Cryogenic safety hazards and what it takes to control them

Developing a Good HASP

February 4, 2019

A framework for effective injury and illness prevention

The Longest 10 Seconds

December 7, 2018

Safety requirements for safety showers and eyewash stations

Ask Linda: Managing Chemical Waste

November 22, 2018

Serious fines and penalties are possible if waste is not handled according to regulations

How to Safely Use Hazardous Sterilizing Agents

November 6, 2018

A closer look at glutaraldehyde-based chemical agents

Safe Use of Autoclave Sterilizers

October 8, 2018

Autoclaves use heat and pressure with water to create superheated steam. Therefore, they can pose significant hazar...

Essential Eye Protection for the Lab

September 12, 2018

If there is one thing we are certain about, it is the presence of potential eye hazards in laboratories.

Laboratory Disaster Planning: Lessons Learned from 2001 Tropical Storm Allison

September 3, 2018

What research laboratories can do before an emergency strikes to better prepare themselves and protect their sample...

Guidance and Consistency Ensure Effective PPE

July 9, 2018

When are lab coats necessary? When should gloves be worn? What types are best?

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