Cover Story | Volume 17 - Issue 5 | June 2022
Embracing Safety Leadership
Eight values to be an effective safety leader
Sections
Management Tips
Three Keys to Improve Safety with Inspections
The effort of conducting safety inspections reinforces the message that safety is a high priority for everyone in the lab
Lab Health and Safety
Embracing Safety Leadership
Eight values to be an effective safety leader
Risk-Based Programs, Tools, and Techniques
Are you aware of the various risk-assessing methods to keep your lab safe?
Labs Less Ordinary
Safety Testing Lab Evaluates Strength of Buildings and Construction Materials
Intertek York safety testing lab focuses on strength and durability of buildings and construction materials
Business Management
Optimizing EHS Performance in Your Lab
EHS management focuses on four core aspects of the lab environment
The Importance of Laboratory Quality and How to Achieve It
Tips and tools to ensure quality standards are met in the lab
Asset Management
Three Ways to Address Safety Risks from Aging Analytical Equipment
When it comes to safety, it’s better to be proactive than reactive
Leadership and Staffing
A Practical Approach to Understanding and Addressing Poor Performance
Everyone on the lab staff needs to contribute their highest-level work
Lab Design and Furnishings
Improved Ergonomics through Smart Interior Design
Invest in a comfortable lab space that promotes worker health and satisfaction
INSIGHTS
How to Test for New Psychoactive Substances
Detecting and quantifying NPS is a complex process for forensic toxicology labs
Ask the Expert
Leveraging AI to Enhance Super-Resolution Confocal Microscopy
How a team of researchers successfully used artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve their confocal imaging
Product Focus
What to Consider When Purchasing Different Grades of Chemicals
Not all chemicals and reagents are created equal, and knowing which grade is right for your needs can make a big difference in terms of quality, safety, and cost
Comparing Ductless vs Ducted Fume Hoods
Fume hood design has come a long way over the past few decades and there are several different types to choose from
The User’s Impact on Fume Hood Performance
A cause of fume hood failure that is often overlooked is the user’s own work practices
Titrators: Finding the Right Platform for the Job
For today’s scientists, many titration options are commercially available
Innovations In
Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment
COVID-19 led researchers to get creative in solving problems with respirators and other PPE