Safety tips
Cryogenic materials are extremely cold and call for special handling, tools and personal protection. Liquified gases will freeze skin on contact, so you should wear nonporous gloves intended for cryogenic work.
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As you can imagine, working with gas cylinders presents plenty of hazards: flammability, reactivity, toxicity, and asphyxiation. Mishandling can lead to explosions or more innocuous dangers...
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To promote your health and ensure your laboratory productivity, simple postural and equipment adjustments can be made. The following tips can help decrease your exposure to ergonomic risk factors in the laboratory.
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Enhance lab safety with regular safety meetings. Learn how to structure discussions, engage employees, and integrate safety into daily operations for a safer workplace.
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In 2005, a university student was helping unload a shipment of hexane into a solvent storage cabinet when a shelf broke, cutting his arm and releasing fumes into the lab.
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Lab coats are essential for lab safety, protecting against spills, chemicals, and hazards. Learn best practices for wearing, maintaining, and selecting lab coats.
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Laboratory emergency plans should be developed very early on even being implemented into the design plans themselves.
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Laboratory workers planning to use a particularly hazardous substance must first do the following.
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Learn how to prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) in the lab with ergonomic strategies, posture adjustments, and best practices for workplace safety
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Learn how to safely store and handle corrosive liquids in the lab. Discover best practices, storage cabinet types, and safety tips to prevent damage and hazards.
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