What’s at Stake?

The laboratory environment can be a hazardous place to work. Some settings, such as hospitals, chemical production and pharmaceuticals may contain many specific hazards which lab workers must be aware of. Labs present just about every type of workplace hazard you can think of – all in one location.

What’s the Danger?

Laboratory workers have the potential to be exposed to chemical hazards, compressed gas hazards, contaminated blood and body fluids, fires and electrical hazards. Other hazards include exposure to lasers, radiation, and cryogenic materials such as liquid nitrogen. Lab employees often do a lot of repetitive motion work, stand […]