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Lab Safety Advisor

Issue 35, August 28, 2007 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 34, August 21, 2007 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 33, August 14, 2007 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 32, August 7, 2007 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 31, July 31, 2007 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 30, July 24, 2007 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 29, July 17, 2007 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 28, July 10, 2007 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 27, July 3, 2007

• Is safety a priority or a value?

  Safety must be a value on an equal level with producing an accurate lab test result.

Issue 26, June 26, 2007

• Safety training presentation tips

  You have just been appointed the new safety officer. Along with congratulations and a pat on the...

Issue 25, June 19, 2007

• Depression among workers is a safety concern

  We talk a lot about safety in terms of personal protective equipment, ergonomics, chemicals, blood...

Issue 24, June 12, 2007

• Alcohol intoxication and hand sanitizers

  On May 14, 2007, Fox 23-TV in Tulsa, OK reported that a 4 year old girl was hospitalized with...

Issue 23, June 5, 2007

• Mustard or ketchup on the safety program?

  How in the world can you relate a hamburger with safety? Read on.

Issue 22, May 29, 2007

• Exit route compliance

  Fines can be assessed if the exit route is obstructed with materials or equipment, or if an exit...

Issue 21, May 22, 2007

• Safety concerns for an aging workforce

  To accommodate changing workforce dynamics, laboratories should design a safe workplace for the...

Issue 19, May 8, 2007

• Safety officer succession planning

  It is the wise manager who pairs up an experienced safety manager with an individual who shows...

Issue 18, May 1, 2007

• Be careful with fans in the lab

  Fans have been used for years to improve the air circulation in labs. As instrumentation has gotten...

Issue 17, April 24, 2007

• Safe lifting, by the numbers

  According to the National Safety Council, the back is the most commonly injured body part.

Issue 16, April 17, 2007

• ADA and emergency eyewashes

  It is reasonable to assume that emergency showers and eyewash stations should be designed to meet...

Issue 15, April 10, 2007

• Medical gloves must meet new FDA test for protection

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule in the December 19, 2006 Federal...

Issue 14, April 3, 2007

• Certifiable expertise

  The Specialist in Laboratory Safety from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is the...

Issue 13, March 27, 2007

• Hassling towards lab safety

  This week we are going to tell you about HassleMe, a unique website to remind employees-pester is...

Issue 12, March 20, 2007

• Safe storage of chemicals

  Some believe that chemicals in the lab should be stored alphabetically, but this is not recommended...

Issue 11, March 13, 2007

• Proper temperature for the laboratory

  Temperature in the lab should be maintained at 65º-70º F with humidity between 35%-55%.

Issue 10, March 6, 2007

• Hazard communication and respiratory protection

  As you can see by the top 10 list, most OSHA violations for general industry do not relate to...

• THIS WEEK’S SAFETY QUICK TIP

  Where to go for OSHA inspection infromation

Issue 9, February 27, 2007

• Material safety data sheet compliance

  OSHA has approved, in principle, the idea of using a single MSDS for the same type of chemical made...

Issue 8, February 20, 2007

• Back injuries: Causes and prevention

  Preventing back injuries is a priority for employers faced with rising workers’ compensation...

Issue 7, February 13, 2007

• Insights on the laboratory safety committee

  A safety committee is a key component in making the laboratory a safe place in which to work. The...

Issue 6, February 6, 2007

• Dressing for safety when entering the lab

  If your laboratory is considered biohazardous, then anyone who enters must wear, as a minimum for...

Issue 5, January 30, 2007

• Labeling specimen bags

  OSHA requires anything with a biohazard symbol to be disposed as biohazard trash.

Issue 4, January 23, 2007

• Signs of safety

  The best way to begin a safety identification program is by preparing a comprehensive list of...

Issue 3, January 16, 2007

• Friction is the key to handwashing

  How you wash your hands is as important as what you use for soap.

Issue 2, January 9, 2007

• Laboratory safety: Within and beyond our borders

  In addition to advice from "The Safety Lady," important information about laboratory safety...

Issue 1, January 2, 2007

• Finding important safety steps in procedures

  Embed special safety instructions in the step of the procedure where the reader needs this...