Mercury in the Sink Trap
How to detect the Continue reading Mercury in the Sink Trap
Resources for bio-hazardous labs
Some useful resources for my colleagues managing biology labs Continue reading Resources for bio-hazardous labs
Licenses, licenses, everywhere….
Licenses are an occupational hazard of Lab Management. Continue reading Licenses, licenses, everywhere….
Basics of chemical compatibility
Chemical compatibility is frankly a subject of dread. And for good reason. Here is a database of chemical compatibilities. And here is a chart that gives a short version: The ones you really want to watch out for are H & … Continue reading Basics of chemical compatibility
Staying sane during meetings
I’ve been clear about my horror of meetings. And yet, they remain an occupational hazard for the lab manager. Committee meetings, interdepartmental meetings, meetings with the team… they multiply like locusts. And yet we cannot do without them. Here are … Continue reading Staying sane during meetings
Lab safety and terrorism
Terrorism is something no-one can ignore today Continue reading Lab safety and terrorism
Pressure vessel safety
Checking your pressure vessels before they blow Continue reading Pressure vessel safety
