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Common OSHA Violations: What Could Go Wrong?
What lab safety violations are most common? What happens when lab safety is overlooked? And how can your lab avoid becoming a statistic?
Keys to a Successful OSHA Annual Review of Your Lab’s Health & Safety Plan
A solid health and safety plan in the lab not only meets regulatory requirements, but also fosters a secure environment for staff
Earning our Spot on the Patient-Centered Care Team
By Jennifer Dawson, MHA, FACHE, CPHQ, LSSBB, DLM(ASCP)SLS, QIHC, QLC bio
There is a lot of talk these days about integrating the laboratory into patient-centered care teams1 and about forming…
Ergonomics in the Laboratory Setting
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
Sometimes when I am talking about lab safety and the topic turns to ergonomics, I get an unusual reaction from the audience…
Trap to Avoid: Asking Lab Employees about Their Latex Allergies
From - Lab Compliance Advisor
"Are you allergic to latex?"
It seems like a perfectly legitimate thing to ask, especially to an employee who's…
Compliance Perspectives: How to Implement a Respiratory Protection Program at Your Lab
From - Lab Compliance Advisor
Worker exposure to infection and hazardous substances is a constant and pressing challenge for lab managers. And if yours is among the many labs where workers are required…
Changes in hazardous waste management: the Generator Improvement Rule
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
If you haven't heard by now, you should know that the EPA published its Generator Improvement Rule (GIR) in 2016. It is an update to the…
The Safety Interpretation
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
When hospitals were placed on OSHA's list of "high-risk" workplaces, no one had to ask why. OSHA adjusts that list based on the number of injuries that occur on the job…
Where’s your lab safety manual?
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
Laboratory leadership should be committed to providing a safe working environment, and they should believe their employees have a right to know…
Tool: Respirator Fit Testing Checklist
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Compliance Perspectives: The 12 Things to Include in Your Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy
From - G2 Compliance Advisor
No! No! No! The truth is that state laws on marijuana use and possession have little to no direct impact on workplace drug policies and the testing methods used…
Tool: Model Pandemic Influenza Policy
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