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Biological Safety Cabinet in need of decontamination

Safety, Lab Management

Common Sources of BSC Contamination to Watch Out For

Routine cleaning of your biological safety cabinet (BSC) is necessary to decrease the risk of contamination and to maintain a sterile research environment. Contaminants can include bacteria, mold, or viruses that build up overtime when air continuously runs through...
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EHS Strategy, Lab Management

Best Practices for a Successful Lab Decontamination

There are multiple reasons and benefits for completing a lab decontamination at your facility. It saves money, reduces liability, fulfills lease termination obligations, helps maintain the...
BY TEI Experts July 8, 2021
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EHS Strategy, Lab Management

6 Ways to Manage Risk When Planning a Lab Relocation

Performing a lab relocation requires careful planning and a strong team to find a new facility, move lab chemicals and high-stakes equipment, and thoroughly decontaminate your previous lab....
BY TEI Experts June 29, 2021
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Safety, Lab Management

6 Safety Practices for Highly Hazardous Lab Chemicals

The laboratory is a place of experimentation and exploration, but it can also be a place that poses risks to workers. Especially since they are constantly exposed to the possibility of injuries if...
BY TEI Experts April 6, 2021
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Hazardous Materials, Lab Management

Making Sense of the Expiration or Retest Date on Your Lab's Chemical Bottles

One of the most common issues found during a typical high-haz walkthrough of any lab is the presence of chemicals kept and used past their expiration date. While it may not seem like a big deal to...
BY Roan Biron August 15, 2019
Expiration Chemical Bottles

Safety, Lab Management

6 FAQs About Effective Biological Safety Cabinet Decontamination

Contamination in labs comes from various sources, including dirty lab coats, poorly designed work areas, lack of routine cleaning, and poor cell culture management. When you discover contamination in...
BY TEI Experts April 26, 2019
Lab worker sitting at biosafety cabinet

Safety, Lab Management

4 Best Practices for Maintaining Your Eyewash and Safety Showers

Emergency shower and eyewash stations are essential safety features in any setting where dangerous chemicals are used. It is rare to walk through a laboratory without coming across at least one, and...
BY Alex Clavelle February 12, 2018
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Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Lab Management

4 Questions That Stand Between You and a Best-In-Class Environmental Preventative Maintenance Program

Preventative maintenance is a crucial, yet underemphasized facet of Environmental, Health & Safety operations. A regular PM program allows you to create, streamline and optimize a preventative...
BY TEI Experts May 11, 2016
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Waste Management, Lab Management

5 Things to Consider When Setting Up Your Hazardous Waste Room

In the world of environmental health and safety, we are accustomed to constant change and fluctuation. Many of us at some point in our careers have been part of a company that has either expanded or...
BY Schuyler Stuart April 25, 2016
Hazardous waste storage room with drums, buckets, and containers

Waste Management, Lab Management

How to Avoid the Solvent Buying Money Pit by Starting a Chemical Recycling Program

Recycling and saving money are often two of the highest priorities for EH&S departments at any institution. When it seems like every option for cutting costs has been exhausted, it can be tough to...
BY TEI Experts December 15, 2015
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