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Safety Culture & Compliance

Workers discuss metrics in a conference room

Using Safety Metrics Intelligently

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

Fitting metrics to mission and avoiding common pitfalls

Preventing Lab Accidents: Expert Strategies for a Safer Workspace

by Lauren Everett

How to Build an Effective Chemical Inventory System

by Chimera

Ask the Expert

Communication and Collaboration: The Keys to Effective Lab Safety Culture

by Lauren Everett

Discover the benefits of a safety-first approach in laboratories from Lab Manager’s safety editorial advisory board member, Anthony Appleton

The Logic Behind Leading and Lagging Lab Safety Indicators

by Lab Manager

Join Lab Manager and our experts as we discuss maintaining a safe laboratory environment

One young, serious and professional medical researcher using a pipette

Addressing the Limitations of PPE

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

Developing inclusive and sustainable PPE for diverse bodies in lab environments

Illustration of a person facing the camera, half of their head is a human face and the other half is a lightbulb

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Lab with Psychological and Emotional Safety

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

Neurodiverse safety staff can play key roles in minimizing risk

Ensuring Smooth Operations: The Keys to Effective Lab Crisis Management

by Lab Manager

Join Lab Manager and our experts as we discuss laboratory safety

Strategies for Improving Fume Hood Safety

by Lab Manager

Better protect lab personnel and their environment from hazardous materials with our fume hood safety checklist

Orange emergency eyewash station in a laboratory

Accident Prevention through Lab Design

by Lori Ambrusch, MAUD

How successful lab design can influence long-term lab safety

Making Labs Safer, One Fume Hood at a Time

by Holden Galusha

Winner of Lab Manager’s 2024 Innovative Safety Product award, Chip Albright, details the inspiration and challenges behind his Tri-Color Visualizer

How a Graduate Student Helped Foster Lasting Safety Culture

by Holden Galusha

Hossain Shadman, winner of Lab Manager’s 2024 Excellence in Safety Leadership Award, spearheaded a change at his university that boosted safety and compliance

Revamping a Lab's Safety Culture

by Holden Galusha

Mia Dennis and Lia Firth, recipients of Lab Manager's 2024 Most Improved Safety Culture award, worked together to revamp the safety culture at their lab after an internal safety survey

Best Practices in Ultracentrifugation

by Eppendorf

Essential tips and guidelines for enhancing safety and preserving sample integrity in ultracentrifugation

Procedure of evacuation, emergency map vector illustration. Cartoon people with megaphone notice about safe exit from building in case of disasters and accidents with arrows on floor plan scheme

Laboratory Crisis Planning and Response

Essential steps and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare labs and protect their assets before an emergency strikes

Scientist carries a bin of biohazardous waste

Preventing Contamination in Your Lab

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

Two safety experts share tips for minimizing the risk of contaminants leaving the lab

Reducing Errors in the QC Lab with Smart Instrumentation

by Lab Manager

Join Lab Manager and our experts as we discuss how smart LC systems can improve lab quality.

Our Safety is Paramount

by Lab Manager

Join Lab Manager and our experts as we discuss safety on a budget

A Systematic Approach to Risk Assessment

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

Risk assessment is all about probability

Control Banding as a Risk Assessing Tool

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

Hazard, exposure, and control banding are essential lab safety and risk tools

Defining the Clinical Laboratory’s Crucial Role in Infection Control

by The Joint Commission

Learn how to protect staff and samples by preventing lab acquired infections

By obtaining accreditation, healthcare practices can advance quality, efficiency, and strategic alignment

Overcoming Obstacles and Augmenting Healthcare Practices Through Accreditation

by The Joint Commission

By obtaining accreditation, healthcare practices can advance quality, efficiency, and strategic alignment

Securing lab data is vital but needs are difficult to parse. This guide simplifies the jargon of data security considerations with clear definitions and examples

Parsing Lab Software Features: A Guide to Ensuring Data Security

by SciNote

Learn how to safeguard your sensitive lab data