Some rules are NOT made to be broken. That is true of the rules used in a chemistry lab. They are really, truly for your safety and not your humiliation.

Laboratory work is an essential part of college and university science programs, providing hands-on experience in conducting experiments and handling scientific equipment. However, working in a lab ...

“How did it start?” is among the many questions raised by the Covid-19 pandemic. Answering it may help prevent future pandemics. The escape of SARS-CoV-2 from a research laboratory in Wuhan, China, ...

Laboratory safety is crucial in protecting researchers, students and staff from hazards in the laboratory environment. Basic factors such as the physical state (gas, liquid or solid) of the chemicals ...

Where danger of spills of radioactive material exists, secondary containers or trays must be used. Containers should be covered whenever possible and only those amounts of radioactive material that is ...

Each student will receive two copies of the "Laboratory Safety" and "Eye Safety and Medical Information" sheet (attached,. They must read the colored copy, sign it (indicating their planned compliance ...

Discover the essentials for running a successful scientific research lab. Learn the key strategies and tools that can enhance ...

Chemical fume hoods are the most common engineering control to protect against inhalation of chemicals at Boston University. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) coordinates annual ...

Sharing is caring. Play fair. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. [Thank you to Fred Wudl’s group for the inspiration for this page.] All ...

Every department or program that works with chemical substances should put together a comprehensive chemical hygiene plan. For assistance in creating a plan, contact our office. The office of ...