Thanks for checking out Lab Manager's Running a Safe Lab web series, sponsored by NuAire! We included some related educational content below that you may find interesting.
Workplace safety encompasses all aspects of laboratory research. Proper technique when working within a Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) is critical for ensuring the safety of laboratory personnel, their research products, and the surrounding environment. This infographic will illustrate how to prevent common workflow hazards, such as liquid splatter, aerosol control, and air turbulence.
Scientists often spend several hours sitting at their biological safety cabinet (BSC) each day, making ergonomic operations a necessity. Proper working technique will help prevent everyday soreness and repetitive motion injuries. This short infographic will show you some basic tips on how to work more comfortably inside your BSC and what sort of accessories can help minimize physical stress.
Accidents happen, don't panic. Even the most seasoned lab technician will eventually spill something in their biosafety cabinet. Taking precautionary measures before and during your work with hazardous materials will help keep you and your colleagues safe. This short white paper details some expert safety tips in case of a liquid spill based on the standards described in the NIH's "Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories" (BMBL).
Biosafety cabinets are complex machines with constant moving parts. Using proper technique when working inside a BSC will help preserve containment and avoid cross-contamination. This short video series will teach you how to safely work with bio-hazardous material inside your biological safety cabinet.
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