Safety tips
There are a variety of options for cleaning laboratory products. First, determine what level of cleanliness is needed. Sometimes just soil, grease, or proteins need to be removed. Laboratory cleaning products, ultrasonic cleaners and laboratory dishw
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Swine flu spreads from an infected person to others when they cough, sneeze or touch handles, doorknobs and other objects subsequently touched by others. Persons can contract the flu by touching these objects before touching their mouth, nose or eyes
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Looking to reduce operating costs, reach company safety goals and retain hardworking talented employees? Of course, who isn't? Launching a safety incentive program is a great tool to help achieve these goals. Incentive programs strive to improve empl
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Because of traffic, machinery, HVAC systems, weather, and natural frequency, everything vibrates. In an average building, approximately 70-75% of the vibrations are vertical.
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Labs, especially those using solvents in any quantity, have a very high potential for flash fires, explosions, rapid spread of fire, and high toxicity of products of combustion.
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Ensure laboratory safety with this in-depth guide on PPE types, OSHA standards, and best practices for employers and employees.
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What kinds of emergency situations can you anticipate? Answering these four questions can help you identify problems before beginning an experiment.
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Job Hazard Analysis - One of the cornerstones of any successful safety and health program is job hazard analysis (JHA).
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Toluene (C7H8) is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Stable under normal pressure and temperatures, it is highly flammable and easily ignited by sparks, heat or flame. It floats on water, boils at 232F and freezes at 139F.
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Employers are required to provide a chemical hygiene plan under 29 CFR 1910.1450 to ensure the protection of lab employees.
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