Hazards
Common sense is probably one of the most important parts of laboratory safety. Sadly, even the smartest people are guilty of doing incredibly stupid things in the lab. Here are a few shared by our readers.
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While electricity is in constant use by the researcher, both within and outside the laboratory, significant physical harm or death may result from its misuse.
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t-Butyllithium (t-BuLi) is a highly reactive organolithium reagent that requires careful handling due to its pyrophoric nature and potential health hazards.
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Building a safe lab environment requires systems, collaboration, and organizational commitment
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An overview of the most common types of hazards encountered in typical research labs
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A comprehensive list of nearly 50 lab safety symbols and health hazard signs that should be posted throughout the workplace to help avoid hazards and accidents
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Lab safety rules exist to safeguard individuals from potential risks. They encompass appropriate clothing, safe chemical handling, proper waste disposal, correct equipment usage, and clear emergency protocols.
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This intuitive approach demonstrates empathy and puts the focus on us, not the external hazards
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What to look for when evaluating your next software purchase
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While there are many different chemical hazards and risks, there are some best practices that apply to them all
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