COVID-19 Resource Guide
Expert advice on how to manage your lab during a pandemic
Safety tips
2019 Safety Summit Recorded Talks
Watch all of the talks from the 2019 Lab Manager Safety Summit for FREE courtesy of Lab Manager
Top 5 Lab Safety Tips from a PPE Manufacturer
Protective clothing manufacturer offers recommendations for preventing accidents and injuries in labs
Working Safely with Fentanyl in the Lab
How the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is keeping its workers safe through PPE and a new enclosure
'Shut the Sash' Campaign Aims to Save Energy, Boost Safety in Smith College Labs
“The goal is to educate and encourage fume hood users to shut the sash window whenever possible for both safety and energy conservation purposes.”
Safe Storage of Combustibles to Avoid Lab Fires
Laboratory fires are all too common and can be devastating, not only for the source lab, but surrounding labs as well.
Have a Written Safety Policy
A clear, concise safety policy is the cornerstone of a good safety program.
Require the Use of Appropriate Eye Protection at All Times
Appropriate eye protection is defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z-87.1 standard.
Develop Plans and Conduct Drills for Dealing with Emergencies
The only good way to prepare for an emergency situation is to think through how you should respond and then practice doing it correctly.
Develop Specific Work Practices for Individual Experiments
This simple idea preceded by 15 years the requirements of the OSHA Lab Standard for "Standard Operating Procedures," "Control Measures," and "Special Provisions for Working with Particularly Hazardous Substances." Today it's not just a good idea, it's the law!