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The article discusses the importance of designing and implementing lab automation with safety in mind. It emphasizes the need to consider human factors and the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risks. The author highlights the potential resistance to automation and the importance of reassurance, meaningful involvement, and a sense of control for lab personnel. The article also discusses design principles such as prevention-through-design (PtD), the hierarchy of hazard controls, and the MAYA principle. It emphasizes the need for training, lockout/tagout procedures, and adherence to safety standards. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing human needs and testing systems for operational safety. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the concept of neurodiversity in the context of laboratory safety. Neurodiversity refers to the differences in cognition found in individuals with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and PTSD. The article emphasizes the importance of including neurodiverse individuals in safety roles, as their unique perspectives and strengths can contribute to a positive safety culture. It also highlights the need for emotional and psychological safety in the workplace to support neurodiverse individuals. The article concludes by stating that embracing neurodiversity can lead to better team performance and innovation. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the use of control banding as a risk assessment tool in laboratory safety. It explains that assessing and managing risks in the lab can be complex due to diverse hazards and types. Control banding involves grouping similar hazards, exposures, and controls into categories to make them easier to understand and manage. The article provides examples of hazard banding, exposure banding, and control banding, and suggests using existing groupings and categories as a starting point. The goal is to reduce exposures to hazards and manage risks in the lab environment. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Lab Manager Magazine discusses the risks of contamination in laboratories and provides expert advice on how to prevent it. The risks of contamination include injuries from sharps or reactive compounds, exposure to mineral dusts or radioactive substances, and illnesses caused by toxins. Contaminated lab equipment can also lead to inaccurate results and reputational loss. To prevent contamination, it is important to have a proactive approach, identify potential sources of contamination, and build prevention measures into the lab's architecture and processes. Developing a deep understanding of contamination, installing control systems, and simplifying the response are key principles for avoiding contamination. The article also emphasizes the importance of critical reasoning skills, psychological safety, and awareness of cognitive biases in preventing contamination. Control systems that help avoid contamination include programs, processes, and systems; pre-acceptance material screening; creating and maintaining lab boundaries and procedures; and using coolers and boxes to maintain sample integrity. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of improving lab processes, reducing risks, increasing organizational resilience, and maintaining hazard controls to effectively combat contamination. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Lab Manager Magazine provides a list of easy and inexpensive safety investments that can improve staff morale, compliance, and safety culture. The suggested purchases include hazardous waste containers, spill kits, first aid kits, extension cords, lab coat laundering service, flammable storage cabinets, floor mats, step stools, lockout devices, safety tools, aprons and hair ties/caps, ergonomic hand tools, privacy/modesty curtains for emergency showers, and sharps containers. The article emphasizes the importance of these purchases in preventing accidents and injuries in the laboratory. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the significance of the theory of adult education in Hazard Communication training. Ever since chemical use in the workplace began, some type of chemical hygiene and safety training has undoubtedly taken place. Any history of chemical safety training would be remiss if it did not mention some of the earliest industrial hygienists. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration started to develop the Hazard Communication Standard in 1974. Actually, it's hard to know where to start, there are so many ways in which training can go bad. But there is one leading culprit. For learning to occur, there has to be a transfer of some sort.

Offers information on noise exposure, with emphasis on hearing conservation program in the United States, highlighting incidents involving two individuals. Information on the incidents; What most hearing conservation programs begin with; Benefits of a detailed job hazard assessment (JHA) for effective hearing protection; Questions which should be answered as part of a JHA.

The article presents tips on how to improve both wellness and workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) in the U.S. Men are advised to be more active in their tasks to eliminate prostate cancer risk and to request their OHS personnel to increase their activity level. Meanwhile, employees are encouraged to inquire their OHS personnel on products they use at home to avoid exposures from many chemicals and other hazardous substances.

The article discusses ways to avoid accidents in the workplace and how to deal with it. Among the important things to remember in case of accidents include administering first aid, securing the area, and avoid further injuries to the victim. Investigating the cause of accident and implementing corrective actions are also important using the root cause analysis (RCA) procedure.