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improperly stored hazardous chemicals

Life Sciences, Hazardous Waste, laboratory safety

Post Beirut Explosion - Evaluating Your Hazardous Waste Program

On August 4th, the city of Beirut suffered an extremely deadly and devastating explosion. What was the cause? Improper storage of high hazardous chemicals.
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Chemical Inventory, Life Sciences, laboratory safety

Reconciling Your Lab's Chemical Inventory Drift

Implementing a reliable chemical inventory system takes time and effort. And when chemical inventory drift occurs, it can be incredibly frustrating to have to reconcile and regain accurate chemical...
BY Roan Biron June 30, 2020
Scientist in a lab examines a test tube while completing a chemical inventory

Chemical Inventory, Life Sciences, Workplace Safety

Identifying and Managing Chemical Inventory Drift Within Your Lab

Does your facility have a reliable chemical inventory management system in place? If yes, one would like to think their inventory is accurate and reliable. However, an audit would most likely reveal...
BY Roan Biron June 30, 2020
Three scientists in a lab work to complete a chemical inventory

Lab Safety, Life Sciences, Coronavirus

The Latest on Reopening Your Lab: 6 Key Steps You Won't Want to Skip

As most states are in some phase of reopening, every business must put together a plan to prepare their facility to bring people back to the workplace. Each state has different requirements...
BY Ian Lanza June 19, 2020
A scientist disinfects a lab as part of a laboratory cleaning, sanitization, and disinfection plan.

Life Sciences, Coronavirus, laboratory safety

How to Add Value to Your Lab During Work-at-Home Orders

The COVID-19 pandemic has had extreme impacts on all facets of our lives and businesses. The measures taken by the government and employers to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has resulted in all of us...
BY Ian Lanza April 14, 2020
Laboratory protocol during shutdowns from home

Chemical Inventory, Life Sciences, Covid-19

Improving Your Chemical Inventory Program During a Shutdown

Chemical inventory programs need to be in full swing while a lab is in operation. This can make it difficult to evaluate the performance of the program, identify areas for improvements, and make...
BY Roan Biron April 14, 2020
Brown and white chemical bottles lining laboratory shelf

Chemical Management, Chemical Inventory, Life Sciences

What to Look for in a Chemical Inventory Partner

The market for chemical inventory software options is large and competitive, and it isn’t hard to find a software that is technically able to perform the tasks you need. You can narrow your options...
BY Roan Biron April 10, 2020
chemicals in vials on lab table

Hazardous Chemicals, Chemical Inventory, Life Sciences

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

Decontamination, Life Sciences, Workplace Safety

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

Chemicals, Chemical Inventory, Life Sciences

How to Reduce Costs with an Accurate Chemical Inventory

It’s easy to think of chemical inventory software as just a chunk out of your EHS budget. It is often a large piece of software that is tough to manage and only exists for running one or two reports...
BY Roan Biron April 3, 2019
Two neatly organized shelves of correctly inventoried chemicals
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