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Lab Safety Advisor
Issue 52, December 27, 2005
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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg praised the city's first responders for doing a "great job" during...
Issue 30, December 27, 2005
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Companies that supply the lab industry, she says, often fail to report the hazardous chemical...
Issue 29, December 20, 2005
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On April 11, 2005, OSHA published a letter of interpretation that discussed the exemption of...
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On April 11, 2005, OSHA published a letter of interpretation that discussed the exemption of...
Issue 27, December 7, 2005
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Two major news stories about errant lab results shed light on planned changes in the inspection...
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Are laboratorians obligated to protect workers against hearing loss? Yes, they are. The...
Issue 24, November 14, 2005
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Electrical safety is often overlooked in the laboratory setting--figuratively as well as literally...
Issue 23, November 9, 2005
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There are no specific OSHA requirements that emergency lighting be provided. OSHA regulation...
Issue 22, November 4, 2005
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) can...
Issue 21, October 24, 2005
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It is important to train employees in the proper method of glove selection, fitting, and aseptic...
Issue 20, October 18, 2005
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that 93% of all fire-related deaths and 95...
Issue 17, September 26, 2005
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Eyewashes should require no more than a 10-second walk to reach and be within a travel distance of...
Issue 16, September 21, 2005
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Welcome, readers of Laboratory Compliance Insider. This page features live links to various free...
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The Hazard Communication Standard was published in 1987 and applies to all industries.
Issue 15, September 14, 2005
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If you have sore, dry eyes, it could be that you’re wearing prescription eyewear not designed...
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If you have sore, dry eyes, it could be that you’re wearing prescription eyewear not designed...
Issue 14, September 6, 2005
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OSHA Standards are the law and must be followed. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI...
Issue 13, August 30, 2005
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All chemicals must be stored appropriately. Labs may be tempted to store them in a cabinet...
Issue 12, August 22, 2005
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Whether you are designing a new lab or remodeling an existing one, many safety standards come into...
Issue 11, August 16, 2005
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What is the difference between an engineering control, an administrative control and a work...
Issue 10, August 8, 2005
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Matters of personal hygiene are a hot-button issue in any workplace, but especially in the lab...
Issue 9, August 1, 2005
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In the laboratory, items of personal protective equipment (PPE) are no minor consideration...
Issue 7, July 20, 2005
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Minor musculoskeletal problems do not need become full-blown injuries before they are addressed. By...
Issue 6, July 12, 2005
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Compressed gas cylinders can be very hazardous projectiles in the laboratory if they are left...
Issue 5, July 1, 2005
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Whether an employee wears safety glasses, a face mask or works behind a Plexiglas shield is up to...
Issue 4, June 28, 2005
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According to NFPA Code 30 A-4-3.2, a flammable storage cabinet is not required to be vented...
Issue 3, June 22, 2005
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How high off the floor should emergency showerheads be positioned?
Issue 2, June 14, 2005
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Q: Is it possible to designate a lab aisle as clean if staff wearing lab coats and carrying samples...
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Did you know that OSHA has criteria for fabric that must be met before a lab coat can be declared...
Issue 1, June 7, 2005
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What is a safety audit and why do I need to do one?
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June is National Safety Month and what better way to introduce Lab Safety Advisor than to launch it...