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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....

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...

Hazard Recognition and Solutions

Event Date: February 21, 2018

Life has nine hazards: chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, radiation, noise, hi/lo pressure, electrical, and stress...

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

Science Laboratory Safety Symbols and Hazard Signs, Meanings

September 7, 2017

In order to maintain a safe workplace and avoid accidents, lab safety symbols and signs need to be posted throughout the work...

Emerging Technologies for Detecting, Identifying, and Analyzing Hazardous Materials

June 12, 2017

Rapid, reliable field detection of hazardous materials is a top priority in both private and government security markets...

The Best Accident Response Plan for Your Lab

December 5, 2016

Forethought and preplanning, i.e., developing a response plan, can help immensely when crisis hits

'Second Skin' Uniform Protects Soldiers from Biological and Chemical Agents

August 4, 2016

High breathability is a critical requirement for protective clothing to prevent heat-stress and exhaustion when military pers...

How to Deal with Clumsiness in the Laboratory

June 21, 2016

Awkwardness with the practical side of science shouldn't be a barrier to pursuing it as a career

What GHS Hazard Communication Labels Mean to Workers

June 3, 2016

Ensuring that hazards are properly labeled and that workers have a clear understanding of their seriousness is critical...

Questions to Ask When Conducting Experiments with Hazards or Potential Hazards

December 6, 2013

Can you identify the hazards that are present? Are they chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, electrical, rad...

Encourage Caring About One’s Health and Safety

May 8, 2013

Employees, faculty, staff, and students need to be encouraged to develop a genuine concern about their own health and safety....

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Wednesday March 20, 2019

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Tools for the Cannabis Testing Lab

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Thursday May 23, 2019

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Thursday June 13, 2019

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Thursday March 7, 2019

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Thursday February 21, 2019

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Good Lab Practices

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