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Recognizing Hazards in the Lab

by Lauren Everett

Building a safe lab environment requires systems, collaboration, and organizational commitment

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Design and Implement Lab Automation to Increase Safety

by Jonathan Klane, M.S.Ed., CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT

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Cleaning the Air: Protecting Processes, People, and the Environment

by Camfil,Lab Manager

Strategies for Enhancing Autoclave Safety

Strategies for Enhancing Autoclave Safety

by Lab Manager

Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and operating autoclaves to ensure lab safety and extend equipment lifespan

Compressed gas cylinders in a lab

How to Work Safely with Compressed Gas Cylinders

by Ira Wainless, B.Ch.E., PE, CIH

Compressed gas cylinders require proper handling, storage, and disposal

Young female scientist sterilizing laboratory material in autoclave

Safer Sterilization: Improvements in Autoclave Safety

by Sarah Kirsh, MSc,Ian Black, MSComm, MSc

Advances in autoclave technology help mitigate the hazards of high temperatures and pressures

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Let's Talk Productively Regarding Acceptable Risks

by Lab Manager

Join Lab Manager and our experts as we discuss crucial aspects of safety in the lab environment

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Purchasing Guide: Safety Equipment and PPE

by Lab Manager

Personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment are crucial for protecting workers from everyday hazards

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Exhaust Filter Box

by Sentry Air Systems

This inline filter mounts onto the exhaust hood and connects to existing ductwork

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Even Weak Traffic Noise Has a Negative Impact on Work Performance

by Chalmers University of Technology

Study has demonstrated a decline in work performance at noise levels as low as 40 dB

Lab Manager's Safety Digital Summit

Safety Digital Summit

by Lab Manager

Strategies for Safer Labs

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Ergonomic Risk Factors in the Lab

by Alison Heller-Ono, PT, MSPT, CPE

Preventing ergonomic injury begins with proper training and understanding five common risk factors

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Lab Manager Safety Digital Summit

by Lab Manager

Strategies for Safer Science

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How to Properly Manage Power When Setting up a New Lab

by Peter Huss,Michael Czarnecki

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How to Create a Laboratory Disaster Plan

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Having a plan in place in advance lessens the burden post-disaster

Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems

Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems

by Franek Technologies

A laboratory UPS is more than a product—it is a service that requires a reputable and reliable provider

Electrical Safety in the Laboratory

Electrical Safety in the Laboratory

by Ira Wainless, B.Ch.E., PE, CIH

Electricity powers nearly everything used in the lab, but the associated hazards should never be overlooked

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Overcoming Electrical Supply Problems to Support Analytical Instruments

by Battery Backup Power

How to optimize power to improve instrument function, prevent damage, and keep operations online

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Laboratory Noises and What to Do About Them

by Vince McLeod, CIH

How to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in your laboratory

BBP ADV6000-10000 PSW with cord

Clean, Uninterrupted Power for Uninterrupted Science

by Battery Backup Power

Robust systems electrically protect instruments and provide seamless backup power

An overhead closeup image of three beakers on a lab bench. The largest beaker, which is on the left side, has blue liquid in it. The medium beaker, which is to the right of the large beaker, has red liquid, while the smallest beaker, at the front of the image, is filled with bright yellow liquid.

Spill and Whine

by Vince McLeod, CIH

Using solvents safely in the lab

Developing a Good HASP

by Vince McLeod, CIH

A framework for effective injury and illness prevention

Accurate Evaluation of Chondral Injuries by Near Infrared Spectroscopy

by University of Eastern Finland

An arthroscopic near infrared spectroscopic probe for evaluation of articular cartilage and subchondral bone structure and composition has been developed