Sitting in your laboratory, can you point out the nearest spill kit, fire extinguisher, eyewash station, and emergency shower? How long did it...Read More »
Assessing compliance with the LSC has always been a tricky proposition, since a deficiency that is obvious to one individual might not be so...Read More »
Scott Wytosick, a fire and life safety consultant at Jensen Hughes, catches up this month with Healthcare Safety Leader to discuss topics such as...Read More »
Darryl saw the low CO2 level alarm on the microbiology incubator and went to change the tank in the nearby storage room. The valve cover seemed...Read More »
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) face unique challenges in fire safety and compliance. For example, the fire extinguisher used in an ASC may be...Read More »
Training and education in any professional role can help individuals improve their skills and learning competencies. Training and education...Read More »
Check whether smoke detectors are at least 36 inches from heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) vents to ensure they detect smoke...Read More »
As one might imagine, I’ve had the chance to review a lot of different risk assessments over the course of the last little while (OK, maybe more...Read More »
