Most laboratories have the required safety equipment. Fewer have equipment that will perform correctly when it is needed. A safety shower left untested for months may flow below the minimum rate ...

All laboratory accidents and incidents including near misses must be reported to EH&S as soon as possible and immediately after emergency response has been completed (i.e. Emergency Responders has ...

To help you prepare for everyday lab activities involving chemicals, the following information may be useful: 1. Lab Safety Checklist – A current copy of the inspection checklist is available at: Lab ...

The following applies to any laboratory equipment items that are used in a laboratory for the purposes of research. This also includes any item that presents an exposure hazard to non-laboratory ...

Chemical fume hoods are the most common engineering control to protect against inhalation of chemicals at Boston University. The Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) coordinates ...

Laboratory safety depends heavily on engineering controls that reduce exposure at the point where hazardous work is performed ...

We know it happens too frequently—and perhaps it’s more common in laboratories of institutions of higher education. But, we would be willing to bet that you probably have done it at some point in your ...

Lab safety inspections are conducted annually in all research laboratories. These inspections are used to evaluate the implementation of appropriate laboratory safety principles and practices, ...

Typically provided by the employer, personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment that should be worn by any workers who can potentially be exposed to hazardous substances and/or materials while ...

Below you will find safety information for students in undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses. All students taking laboratory courses in the Chemistry Department must: Read this information. Read ...

Discover the essentials for running a successful scientific research lab. Learn the key strategies and tools that can enhance ...