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September 15, 2015

Every facility should have written emergency response procedures for the hazards present on site. These response procedures will vary not only based on the facility itself, but also based on the hazardous materials present, processes in place, and procedures being conducted.

August 25, 2015

Laboratory Acquired Infections, LAIs, are difficult to track but are a true concern for many biological laboratories. Conducting thorough risk assessments to address potential hazards is a critical step in reducing the potential for LAIs.

August 18, 2015

On August 5, 2015, OSHA announced a proposed rule that would lower the permissible exposure limit for beryllium and lower workplace exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. The current PEL for beryllium is 2.0 micrograms per cubic meter of air, and was established by the Atomic Energy Commission in 1948 and adopted by OSHA in 1971.

August 4, 2015

Hazard assessments must be conducted to identify the physical and health hazards present in the workplace. This is a well known fact, but the next step is to provide all of the necessary personal protective equipment required to protect employees from the identified hazards.

July 21, 2015

The snow piles have finally officially all melted, and it is hot out there! Did you know that OSHA has a Heat Safety Tool available for download?

June 23, 2015

During hazard communication and chemical safety training, the practice of reviewing the SDS for a chemical prior to initiating use of that chemical is discussed. Every person working in the lab knows that they should review SDSs for the chemicals being utilized, but when was the last time that you actually took the time to sit down and read an entire SDS in detail?

June 2, 2015

If you are not familiar with 29 CFR 1910.147, this is OSHA’s standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout). If employees at your facility conduct any service or maintenance of machines or equipment, the development and implementation of a lockout/tagout program must be evaluated.

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May 12, 2015

Have you heard that May 4-15, 2015 marks the second annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction? OSHA began this awareness campaign due to falls from elevation being the leading cause of death for construction workers.

May 5, 2015

The June 15, 2015 effective date for chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers to be in compliance with the 2012 Hazard Communication Standard is rapidly approaching. There are only two exceptions stipulated in 29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(2)(i) and (ii).

April 28, 2015

In discussions, I sometimes come across people that are confused about what OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, actually covers. Put very simply, the BBP standard applies to occupational exposure to human blood or other potentially infectious material as defined in the standard.

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April 14, 2015

Does your biosafety program include a detailed post-exposure policy that clearly specifies the steps to follow in the event of an exposure incident? The last thing you want to be doing following an incident involving an exposure to potentially infectious material, or material known to be infectious, is figuring out the comprehensive steps to take.

April 7, 2015

If there are oxygen monitors present in your facility, do you have an established policy on what the proper response to an alarm sounding should be? The normal concentration of oxygen in the air is approximately 20.9%.

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Do You Know If Local EMTs Carry Cyanokits?

Take All Possible Precautions to Avoid LAIs

Beryllium Proposed Rule

Be Sure to Offer Prescription Safety Glasses

It’s Hot Out There!

Have You Reviewed a SDS Lately?

Have You Evaluated Compliance With 29 CFR 1910.147

National Safety Stand-Down

Hazard Communication Deadline is Rapidly Approaching

What the BBP Standard Covers, Put Simply

Remember the Importance of a Comprehensive Post-Exposure Policy

Establish an Oxygen Monitor Alarm Policy

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