DCHAS-L Archives, Oct 6, 2023 - Re: [DCHAS-L] Most Important Lab Safety Rules

Now you are talking! In film and theater we find that holding a daily short toolbox discussion before the days work goes a long way to promote safety. Monona

On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 12:51:51 PM EDT, Alex Hagen <fischera**At_Symbol_Here**uw.edu> wrote:

I really appreciate all the pieces of advice everyone has been sharing, and I would like to add one item for consideration:

Making discussion of safety issues a routine practice

I have found that labs or work environments where safety is talked about on a routine basis are places where people are more likely to voice safety concerns, be aware of their own safety practices, and understand that safety knowledge is not stagnant.

Regards,

ALEX HAGEN, CCHO

Laboratory Safety Inspection Program Manager

University of Washington, Environmental Health & Safety Department

From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU> On Behalf Of Rebecca Anderson
Sent: Friday, October 6, 2023 6:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Most Important Lab Safety Rules

High school chemistry -

Wear PPE

Follow procedure

Be aware of your surroundings / pay attention

Bonus - (No horse play!)

Rebecca Anderson

Gardner High School

200 Catherine Street

Gardner, MA 01440

978-632-1600

On Wed, Oct 4, 2023 at 4:10 PM James Kaufman <jkaufman**At_Symbol_Here**labsafetyinstitute.org> wrote:

So far, I've received nine responses.

Let's simplify the question in the hope that more will be willing to take the time to reply.

What are your top three most important lab safety rules?

Thanks ... Jim

PS. LSI now has virtual lab inspections, safety program evaluations, document reviews, plus courses and seminars ... all virtual.  And, a complimentary, updated version of our classic Laboratory Safety Guidelines is now available on our website ... https://www.labsafety.org/product/lab-safety-rules

James A. Kaufman, PhD

Founder/President Emeritus

The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI)

A Non-profit Educational Organization

for Safety in Science, Industry, and Education

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On Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 10:21 AM James Kaufman <jkaufman**At_Symbol_Here**labsafetyinstitute.org> wrote:

What do you believe are the most important lab safety rules? The ones that you feel are so important that if you had a colleague who didn’t want to follow those rules, you don’t want that colleague in the same room with you.

When they violate these rules, they are putting themselves at risk. They are putting you at risk. And, they are putting the reputation and perhaps the future of your organization at risk.

Please send me your “Top 10” directly to jim**At_Symbol_Here**labsafety.org. I will compile the results and share them with the listserv.

Thanks … Jim

PS. LSI now has virtual lab inspections, safety program evaluations, document reviews, plus courses and seminars ... all virtual.  And, a complimentary, updated version of our classic Laboratory Safety Guidelines is now available on our website ... https://www.labsafety.org/product/lab-safety-rules

James A. Kaufman, PhD

Founder/President Emeritus

The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI)

A Non-profit Educational Organization

for Safety in Science, Industry, and Education

192 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760-2252

(O) 508-647-1900   (F) 508-647-0062   (C) 508-574-6264

Skype: labsafe; 508-401-7406 jkaufman**At_Symbol_Here**labsafety.org  www.labsafety.org

Teach, Learn, and Practice Science Safely

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