This month, three teaching assistants in the college of science became the first at the University of Nevada, Reno to be formally recognized for their success in chemistry laboratory safety. These ...

The department’s safety plan serves to protect health and life, the environment, the campus and local communities, and property. The safety plan outlines steps to manage risk and prevent accidents in ...

In order to ensure that laboratory activities are conducted safely, and in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations, all laboratory activities must be conducted under the ...

(a) “Laboratory/Technical Area”: A laboratory/technical area is any location where hazardous materials or equipment may present a potential hazard are used or stored. It includes, but is not limited ...

Chemical safety education and robust laboratory safety practices are critical to advancing academic research while safeguarding the health of students, researchers and staff. This field integrates ...

This manual applies to all employees and students in order to protect them from exposure to hazardous chemicals and situations that may endanger their health and safety. A conscious effort by all ...

Many campuses have research laboratories that handle flammable substances, as well as other dangerous materials, so institutions must adopt the right safety measures to protect their lab workers.

A year and a half after a scare from possible laboratory exposure to anthrax, bird flu and small pox, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has demonstrated some safety improvements, but ...

Laboratories are home to a wide variety of flammable and combustible liquids—making fire, chemical, and thermal burns relatively common accidents in this environment. For instance, in 2008, a research ...

Science classrooms with scientific equipment and supplies should not be used for non-science courses or activities unless the science materials can be stored in a secured area. Laboratory activities ...

All Cal Lutheran students enrolled in laboratory courses will receive appropriate safety information and training provided by their instructors. Students attending labs receive a copy of the ...