Hazards
A routine internal test led to the unexpected detection of tremolite asbestos in children’s colored play sand, underscoring why labs need clear pathways for escalating unusual findings
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Take action to improve the working conditions of the lab
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CDC report reveals air-quality and chemical-handling issues at a Massachusetts wastewater plant, offering timely lessons for laboratory safety and operations
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Making effective safety decisions can be improved by ranking a hazard's severity, exposure, and proximity—and using those scores to weigh real-world tradeoffs
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The Department of Clinical Microbiology enhances its safety culture through structured ergonomics, reporting tools, and inclusive leadership practices
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Fire remains one of the most common and serious hazards in laboratories, but most incidents can be prevented through awareness, training, and safe work practices
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Readily accessible tracking data makes the lab safer, less expensive, and more productive
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Join Lab Manager and industry expert, Marge McFarlane, PhD, Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist, for a webinar focused on preventing physical hazards through collaboration.Available on Demand
Exploring how lab managers can make smarter decisions by starting at the top of the hazard control hierarchy
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A student’s injury led to a detailed root cause analysis using the cause tree method, offering lab managers a systems-based approach to strengthening lab safety and preventing future incidents
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