Building Habits through Lab Safety Activities
Participation in safety activities from staff and management improves safety culture
Workplace Safety
Lab Security Tips for Cyber and Physical Threats
How to protect the lab’s instruments, data, and people from security risks
Beyond Compliance: The RAMP Framework for Risk Assessment
One benefit of RAMP, and risk assessment in general, is that it is applicable to all scientific disciplines, not just chemistry
Safety Equipment & PPE
What to ask yourself when buying safety equipment and PPE for your laboratory, as well as tips for managing the supply of this equipment during a crisis
How to Manage Pandemic-Related Changes to the Workplace
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, the new workplace will most likely be a combination of working remotely and at the office
Centrifuges: Common Errors for Novice Users to Avoid
Three of the most common errors that fresh scientists make when they’re learning the ropes of centrifugation and how to avoid them
Preparing for a Health and Safety Compliance Audit
A step-by-step guide for the safety audit process and how to be prepared
Chemical Spill Management and Response
Best practices for preventing chemical spills in the lab
Applying UV Light to Common Disinfectants Makes Them Safer to Use
Research shows the toxicity of a chemical used in many disinfectants could be fully neutralized using ultraviolet light when tested on cultured human corneal cells
What We Have Learned About Managing a Lab during a Pandemic
Key lessons from a year of managing a lab during the COVID-19 crisis and how to apply them