Looking Up a Chemical in Our Inventory
Have you ever needed just a small amount of a chemical you don’t currently stock in your lab space because
Safety News
Best Practices for Protective Gloves
Choosing the right protective gloves for lab work is like picking the right shoes for a hike. You wouldn’t wear
Learning By Accident: Safe Use of Liquid Nitrogen
Two recent incidents at another university highlight the importance of handling liquid nitrogen dewars safely. In one incident, a researcher
Failure to Secure Hair Results in Serious Injury
Since grade school, most of us have reminded of the common safety rule of securing both loose clothing and long
Electrical Shock from Electrophoresis Unit
A laboratory worker at another institution received a potentially fatal electrical shock when they accidentally touched a high voltage electrical
Safely Diluting Acids (and Bases)
In an organic chemistry during a summer semester at another university, a student was at a crowded fume hood trying
Workplace Pregnancy Safety Tips
Navigating pregnancy while working in a research environment can sometimes be tricky. Lab workers can come in contact with various
Safe Disposal of Waste Containing Nitric Acid
Recent incidents at academic institutions around the U.S. that have resulted in injuries serve as a reminder of the hazards
Spotlight on DMSO
Dimethyl sulfoxide, or DMSO, is a solvent used in molecular labs as an inhibitor in PCR and is also used
Inappropriate Footwear in Labs
The following are incidents that occurred at academic institutions around the country resulting from inappropriate footwear worn in laboratories. Always