Five medical organizations have teamed up to recommend best practices for hand hygiene in healthcare settings to protect patients and providers...Read More »
Remember to update your facility’s list of hazardous chemicals and materials at least annually, possibly more often depending on your state and...Read More »
If you’ve ever ridden a roller coaster, you have some idea about what specimens go through when being transported via a pneumatic tube system (PTS...Read More »
The survey found that most respondents believed that their organizations are extremely or very well prepared for incidents like a fire (75%) and...Read More »
The wrong label on the wrong container in the laboratory can be dangerous, even lethal. Given the wide variety of chemicals, biologicals,...Read More »
Be sure you understand the requirements of your state or local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when evaluating the annual testing of your...Read More »
The main provision of the bill would require the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a standard requiring...Read More »
Sharps safety is a perennial problem in the laboratory environment, and staff can become inured to the dangers that needles, syringes, and other...Read More »
Ensure your workers are up to date on respirator fit testing and falls protection protocols, especially if OSHA has cited your healthcare facility...Read More »
