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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?

Safe Storage and Use of Flammable Solvents

June 4, 2018

Recent statistics have shown that chemical spills and fires are two of the most common accidents occurring in labs....

Making Safety an Inseparable Part of All Lab Activities

June 4, 2018

By providing guidance, suggestions, and recommendations specific to laboratory safety here, our goal is to help like-min...

Working with Biohazards

May 7, 2018

Fundamentals of a comprehensive exposure control plan

The Latest Guidelines for Preventing Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

April 5, 2018

Recent development of resistant pathogens have major implications, primarily for the health care delivery sector...

Determining Which Fume Hood Design Is Right for Your Research Application

March 5, 2018

Arguably, the single most important piece of infrastructure in most laboratories is the chemical fume hood

How to Understand, Comply With, and Stay on Top of EH&S Regulations for Laboratories

March 5, 2018

Researchers should have a working understanding of the fundamental requirements and concepts of the laws and r...

Navigating and Controlling the Hazards of Formaldehyde

February 1, 2018

Although ubiquitous, formaldehyde is one of the most hazardous chemicals used today

Ductless Fume Hood Safety: Protecting People and Processes

January 19, 2018

Due to the lack of ductwork and infrastructure requirements, ductless fume hoods offer convenience and cost-savings while mai...

Lab Safety Rules and Guidelines

December 7, 2017

We list some of the most common lab safety rules out there, to help you whether you’re developing or updating a se...

Falls, Electrical Shocks, and High Decibel Levels, Oh My!

December 5, 2017

The Safety Guys want to alert you to potential physical hazards typical of many research, academic, and production ...

How to Determine and Manage Hazardous Chemical Waste in Your Lab

November 8, 2017

Improperly managed hazardous wastes pose serious threats to human health and the environment

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