Fume Hoods to Enhance Lab Safety
Fume hoods reduce exposure to fumes that may be toxic or hazardous. Used for lab safety, they protect lab workers as well as the lab environment. From general purpose hoods, vented enclosures, ducted fume hoods,…
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Lab Safety: Signs for the Times
Lab safety requires that signage identify hazardous areas that warn workers of danger or provide safety instructions. OSHA states: “All employees shall be instructed that danger signs indicate immediate danger and that special precautions are…
Lab Safety: Pumping Flammable Liquids
In terms of lab safety, pumping flammable liquids can create hazardous conditions. Both fire and explosions can result if safe handling of materials is not adhered to by lab workers, students, and researchers. Examples of…
Lab Safety that Addresses OSHA’s Top Concerns
Recently OSHA revealed their preliminary figures for the Top 10 Safety Violations of 2013. As reported by the National Safety Council, fall protection leads the list of safety violations. Rounding out the top five are…