Laboratories are uniquely complex environments where safety and security concerns intersect in critical ways. The convergence of chemical, biological, radiological, and physical hazards in a single ...

Although attitudes towards lab safety have grown more positive over the years, some academic researchers still believe that safe lab practices hamper research productivity. The idea is that time spent ...

This training provides basic laboratory safety training for individuals working with recognized hazards in the laboratory. The training covers mainly chemical hazards, but is appropriate for all ...

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

Every department or program that works with chemical substances should put together a comprehensive chemical hygiene plan. For assistance in creating a plan, contact our office. The office of ...

Each student will receive two copies of the "Laboratory Safety" and "Eye Safety and Medical Information" sheet (attached,. They must read the colored copy, sign it (indicating their planned compliance ...