Following the detection of a strange odor, a lab occupant investigated further and discovered spilled chemicals reacting with a metal shelf.
Learn more about this incident, including lessons learned, here.
Month: October 2021
Incident Report: Waste Container Rupture
Following nearly two months of being used for waste collection, an aluminum diethyl bottle ruptured releasing it’s contents and leaving a white, odorless solid residue.
Learn more about this incident, including lessons learned, here.
Gloving Safety Note
Are the gloves in your lab the best choice for your work? Do you know the conditions under which the gloves should be used or the factors that determine what glove is best? To learn how to answer these questions and many more relating to this critical piece of PPE, check out this safety note on gloving.
Introduction to Standard Operating Procedures Safety Note
Clear and communicative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a critical part of any safe lab environment. Learn how to write and read SOPs with this introductory safety note.