August 2015

Take All Possible Precautions to Avoid LAIs

August 25, 2015

Laboratory Acquired Infections, LAIs, are difficult to track but are a true concern for many biological laboratories. Conducting thorough risk assessments to address potential hazards is a critical step in reducing the potential for LAIs.

August 18, 2015

On August 5, 2015, OSHA announced a proposed rule that would lower the permissible exposure limit for beryllium and lower workplace exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. The current PEL for beryllium is 2.0 micrograms per cubic meter of air, and was established by the Atomic Energy Commission in 1948 and adopted by OSHA in 1971.

August 11, 2015

Geiger- Müller survey meters (GM meters) are portable instruments used to detect and measure radiation. Facilities conducting work with radioactive materials detectable by GM meters need to have the meters calibrated at intervals not to exceed 12 months in accordance with 105 CMR 120.225.

August 4, 2015

Hazard assessments must be conducted to identify the physical and health hazards present in the workplace. This is a well known fact, but the next step is to provide all of the necessary personal protective equipment required to protect employees from the identified hazards.

August 2015

Take All Possible Precautions to Avoid LAIs

Beryllium Proposed Rule

Check Your Check Source

Be Sure to Offer Prescription Safety Glasses

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August 2015

August 2015

Take All Possible Precautions to Avoid LAIs

Beryllium Proposed Rule

Check Your Check Source

Be Sure to Offer Prescription Safety Glasses

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