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Common OSHA Violations: What Could Go Wrong?
What lab safety violations are most common? What happens when lab safety is overlooked? And how can your lab avoid becoming a statistic?
Keys to a Successful OSHA Annual Review of Your Lab’s Health & Safety Plan
A solid health and safety plan in the lab not only meets regulatory requirements, but also fosters a secure environment for staff
Emergency Staffing ABCs
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
When I was growing up near Buffalo, New York, experiencing two snow storms in three weeks was no big deal; in fact, it was rather commonplace. When I…
The 10 Assumptions NOT to Make when Doing Your OSHA 300s
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CLIA Corner: FDA Moves to Boost CLIA Waiver Transparency
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Fanning the Flames
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
Memorizing what actions to take in a fire situation is important, and reviewing this topic in October, National Fire Prevention Month, is both timely and…
By the Numbers: Lab Injury and Exposure Data
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
Finding information about the number of Laboratory Acquired Infections (LAIs) and other laboratory injuries in the United States is difficult…
The 5 Things You Should Never Say to an OSHA Inspector
From - G2 Compliance Advisor
The way you handle an OSHA inspection can have as much impact on the outcome as the actual health and safety condition of your lab. More precisely…
How Much Time Does OSHA Have to Cite Labs for Recordkeeping Violations?
From - G2 Compliance Advisor
OSHA Recordkeeping Regulations (Section 1904.33) require labs and other employers to retain accurate illness and injury records) for 5 years…
Getting a new lab space? Design it for safety now and save thousands later
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a laboratory manager who worked in a hospital that was designing a new stand-alone emergency department building which would include a…
Making Laboratory Safety as Simple as ABC
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
When it comes to safety in the laboratory, there are several rules, regulations, and guidelines to keep track of from multiple organizations. If your responsibilities for lab safety are…
OSHA Fines Address Bloodborne Pathogen and Violence Hazards
From - G2 Compliance Advisor
Case: OSHA fined a Pennsylvania mental health hospital $32,158 for a trio of safety violations, including failing to protect nurses, medical technicians and other…
