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Safety Tip Tuesdays – Year End Program Review

December 17, 2013

The end of the year presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on accomplishments achieved in your EHS program throughout the year and set goals for the coming year. Is your EHS program as robust as you would like it to be? Something as basic as annual revisions to safety manuals is a task that is often overlooked.

December 10, 2013

The quantity of hazardous materials (flammable, toxic, corrosive, etc.) allowed to be stored on-site is dictated by the International Building Code (IBB) and amendments stipulated in the MA Building Code.

December 9, 2013

A few years ago, I had the good fortune of joining a super team of scientists at a for-profit chemistry lab. The team invented new organic and inorganic molecules for a wide array of industrial and consumer applications. I was very excited to be joining this team of smart, dedicated individuals as their new CEO.

December 8, 2013

As Co-Chair of the Working Group, Denise will be attending the MassBio Safety, Environmental and Facilities Operations (SEF) Working Group for a Networking and Forum Planning Session tomorrow.

December 3, 2013

Wastestream information profiles (WIPs) establish the composition and hazards associated with the hazardous chemical waste streams generated at your facility. It is very easy to establish your waste streams and never conduct an evaluation of their continued accuracy; however the importance of sporadic re-evaluations cannot be understated.

November 27, 2013

With Thanksgiving Day upon us, we know many folks have started their own tradition of deep-frying a turkey. It all sounds yummy and kind of fun but teeters on the raggedy edge between deliciousness and danger. We reviewed several safety articles and newscasts about deep-frying turkeys.

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November 26, 2013

Admit it. Lasers are cool. From Star Wars light sabers to laser shows at your favorite rock concert they have a way of capturing our attention. In addition to being so cool, lasers serve many useful purposes in the lab. They are often found integrated into research equipment such as FACS machines, or open on the research floor as part of medical and diagnostic device designs.

November 22, 2013

Recently on behalf of Safety Partners, I attended the Commonwealth Institute and Globe Magazine’s Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts awards breakfast along with our Director of EHS Services, Jennifer Reilly. The ceremony was held at the R Waterfront Hotel in Boston’s Seaport district.

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November 19, 2013

Many local public health departments enforce ordinances that require compliance with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules (NIH Guidelines), regardless of federal funding.

November 18, 2013

Last week, Safety Partners had the pleasure of co-hosting The Third Annual Micro-Conference, Improving Lab Productivity in Cambridge, MA. The conference provided a collaborative venue for scientists, executives, lab managers, and sponsoring providers to share and learn about best practices for improving lab efficiency, regulatory compliance, and, of course, safety.

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Insights and updates from Safety Partners

Safety Tip Tuesdays – Year End Program Review

Safety Tip Tuesdays – Building Code

“The Buck Stops Here!” – The CEO as the Ultimate Safety Officer

December 10, 2013: Join Denise at the MassBio SEF Networking & Forum Planning Session

Safety Tip Tuesdays – WIP Review

Holiday Safety Tip – If You Must Fry a Turkey, Don’t Be a Turkey!

Safety Tip Tuesdays – Laser Safety

Safety Partners Awarded Honorable Mention at Top 100 Women-Led Businesses Breakfast

Safety Tip Tuesdays – IBC Community Representatives

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