CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 16 - ISSUE 8 | September 2021
COVER STORY
Beyond Compliance
The RAMP framework for risk assessment
Lab Health and Safety
One benefit of RAMP, and risk assessment in general, is that it is applicable to all scientific disciplines, not just chemistry
The COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity for lab leaders to reevaluate their preparation strategies
Leadership and Staffing
Here are three tips that will help your staff embrace the discomfort that will lead to growth and development
Unleashing creativity with the right people, effective work process, and good tools
Labs Less Ordinary
The Experimental Impact Mechanics Lab at Sandia National Labs can analyze any solid natural or manmade material on the planet
Business Management
How to protect the lab’s instruments, data, and people from security risks
Transparency, quality control, and support are key factors in defining value
Products in Action
The stepper-controlled award-winning ECLIPSE leads the industry in performance and durability
An advanced, research-grade benchtop PH meter offering accurate, repeatable results
How it Works
Making simultaneous CE-SDS/CIEF analyses of multiple samples possible
Lab Design and Furnishings
Texas A&M University GHRC wins Excellence in Safety prize in Lab Design Excellence Awards
INSIGHTS
Developing novel solutions to achieve food security
Ask the Expert
Experts discuss current trends and challenges within food safety, as well as a research project aimed at improving sanitation practices within food production facilities
Product Focus
Understanding the balance between sample heat sensitivity and solvent volatility is an important consideration
Upgrading fume hoods optimizes chemical safety in response to changes in space, personnel, and workflow
Regularly changing filters and maintaining consistent operating temperature and humidity are critical
Properly-fitted PPE is vital for minimizing risk and promoting a positive safety culture
Multimedia
Ergonomic best practices can prevent serious long-term injury
In Focus
How a modern chromatography data system improves workflows and elevates your laboratory business
