Lab Health and Safety

Preventing ergonomic injury begins with proper training and understanding five common risk factors

Participation in safety activities from staff and management improves safety culture

The COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity for lab leaders to reevaluate their preparation strategies

One benefit of RAMP, and risk assessment in general, is that it is applicable to all scientific disciplines, not just chemistry

Having a plan in place in advance lessens the burden post-disaster

A step-by-step guide for the safety audit process and how to be prepared

Best practices for preventing chemical spills in the lab

The pandemic has taught lab professionals some key safety lessons for future crises

Managing stress and anxiety resulting from uncertainty is critical now and moving forward; here are 11 tips on how to do so

Psychosocial health factors in the workplace have a significant impact on job satisfaction, engagement, and well-being of staff

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on workplaces and daily habits

Electricity powers nearly everything used in the lab, but the associated hazards should never be overlooked

Adhere to OSHA standards and train your “safety eyes” to ensure a safe working environment

To prevent uncontrolled mixing, we need to segregate incompatible materials

Ten self-care strategies to stay sane in unprecedented times

The properties, hazards, and symptoms of exposure for the various forms of mercury and how to avoid and mitigate accidents

Ethylene oxide is used for sterilization in many medical, dental, veterinary, and animal surgical facilities; here's how to use it safely in your facility

Cleaning and disinfecting a microscope regularly is important to help keep lab technicians and research staff safe and healthy

Burnout has a variety of negative outcomes, including causing employees to seek new job opportunities elsewhere, or resulting in safety accidents in the lab

How to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in your laboratory