What comes to mind when you think of a laboratory? Perhaps scientific equipment – or maybe even all you’ve heard that can go wrong, like chemical explosions or fires. Many people believe that labs ...

Lab Safety Awareness Week often brings renewed attention to PPE, inspections, and compliance requirements. Observed February 9-13, 2026, the week is intended to recognize the successes of laboratory ...

During a discussion with a laboratory colleague, I was asked what my team would do if an autoclave sterilizer gauge failed. It was clear that he feared repercussions of identifying non-conforming work ...

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 ...