In 2012, a fire broke out in a laboratory at the University of Maryland when a fan in the lab’s ceiling caught on fire and set the entire ceiling ablaze. Fire sprinklers in the room were able to ...

To help you prepare for everyday lab activities involving chemicals, the following information may be useful: 1. Lab Safety Checklist – A current copy of the inspection checklist is available at: Lab ...

The Chemical and Lab Safety Office provides basic chemical and lab safety awareness training in a classroom setting. We recognize, however, that this awareness training must be complemented by a ...

NORTHFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The College of American Pathologists (CAP) released the 2020 edition of its Laboratory Accreditation Program checklists on June 4, 2020. CAP inspectors use the ...

Patient safety checklists, long a mainstay in surgical operating rooms, still are inconsistently designed and unevenly applied among cardiac catheterization labs. Yet a paper published in the January ...

Lab safety inspections are conducted annually in all research laboratories. These inspections are used to evaluate the implementation of appropriate laboratory safety principles and practices, ...

PARIS, France—Focusing on the technical aspects of interventional cases is no doubt crucial, but so too is making sure that the entire team is prepared for the worst-case scenario. Cath lab ...

Effective safety checklists focus on observable hazards, clear responsibilities and actions workers can take when something goes wrong.

Lab Safety Awareness Week often brings renewed attention to PPE, inspections, and compliance requirements. Observed February 9-13, 2026, the week is intended to recognize the successes of laboratory ...

This training is required annually following completion of the initial online course provided by the UH EHSO. The lab group’s Principal Investigator or designated lab manager shall conduct annual ...

NORTHFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The College of American Pathologists (CAP) released the 2020 edition of its Laboratory Accreditation Program checklists on June 4, 2020. CAP inspectors use the ...