CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 20 - ISSUE 7 | October 2025
COVER STORY
Turning Safety Principles Into Daily Practice
Move Beyond Policies to Build a Lab Culture Where Safety is Second Nature
Lab Health and Safety
An overview of the critical steps to carrying out a successful chemical risk assessment
Understand the real risks labs face today. Explore lab security essentials, including inventory control, access logging, and cybersecurity measures
Discover how peer-led lab safety groups help researchers stay protected, informed, and connected—even as national safety funding declines
Lab managers can reduce life-altering incidents by adopting a proactive approach to serious injury and fatality risk prevention
Real lab safety culture change happens when staff are heard, leaders follow through, and safety becomes a part of every lab decision and routine
Business Management
Lab managers must be persuasive to get funding proposals approved
Streamlined workflows, smart use of technology, and continuous feedback help laboratory leaders eliminate bottlenecks and boost efficiency
Product Focus
Out of sight, out of mind? Why you shouldn’t overlook your cold storage strategy—and what labs can do to get it right
Leadership and Staffing
Connecting your lab’s work to a greater purpose can help motivate employees and foster camaraderie. Learn lab purpose communication strategies to build a purpose-driven lab and boost employee engagement
Dos and don’ts of learning effective lab management
Lab Design and Furnishings
Smart acoustic and vibration strategies protect both precision tools and researchers
