This is part one of a two-part series. Part two covers personal protective equipment that can help mitigate risks. OSHA’s new requirements for reporting severe workplace injuries and fatalities went into effect January 1, 2015. These…
With the potential for fumes and contaminants to be present in laboratories, airflow—and its proper distribution—is a concern. In 2012, a germ lab at the Atlanta Centers for Disease Control (CDC) experienced ongoing issues with…
An alarm can lead to safety. Use audible or visual alarms in labs, plants, and offices to monitor your instruments. These alarms can assess conductivity, pH, level control, pressure, temperature, and various assembly line processes….
Working in a lab with biohazards, chemicals, or other potentially dangerous substances? Protect yourself from splashes and flying debris with splash shields and safety shields. Some shields even protect you from beta radiation. Because shields…