Hazards
Effective ways to reduce lab accidents through hazard identification, root cause analysis, and fostering a strong safety culture
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Peroxides and hydroperoxides are dangerous, highly reactive materials. They are extremely shock-sensitive and explosive. They can form in certain organic materials, especially ethers.
Updated | 4 min read
Protect yourself and others by learning proper sharps handling techniques, injury prevention strategies, and safe disposal methods in the laboratory.
Updated | 3 min read
Prevent costly damage and disruptions in your laboratory by following these best practices for flood prevention and maintaining water-cooled systems safely.
Updated | 3 min read
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.
Updated | 4 min read
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.
Updated | 3 min read
t-Butyllithium (t-BuLi) is a highly reactive organolithium reagent that requires careful handling due to its pyrophoric nature and potential health hazards.
Updated | 2 min read
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
Updated | 5 min read
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
Updated | 5+ min read
