Think at the Sink
Ethan was a solid lab tech – quick, efficient, and usually by the book. But today, he was in a
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The Story of Tim and the Wrong Eye Protection
Back in 1969, Tim was working in a busy lab in New York City. He was careful and followed most
New Tool for Near Miss Reporting
Incidents occur every day day in the workplace that could result in a serious injury or damage. Reporting and analyzing
The Story of Jane and the Lab Spill
It was a regular evening, and Jane, the custodian, was cleaning labs in the building. She was almost finished when
The Story of Sam and the Ether Incident
Sam was a busy graduate student working in the lab one afternoon. He had to anesthetize rats for his research.
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
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