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Flammable Chemicals in Educational Demonstrations
The CSB has been busy this week! Please see the following link for the latest CSB press release and safety bulletin, "Key Lessons for Preventing Incidents from Flammable Chemicals in Educational Demonstrations." Press Release:...
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Electrophoresis Safety
Electrophoresis equipment can pose significant electrical hazards in the laboratory. Typical electrophoresis units operating at 100 volts can provide a lethal shock of 25 milliamps. This document is a guideline for working with such electrical systems and talks about-...
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Monthly Safety Topic- Pedestrian Safety
So far this year ASU has had two (2) reported incidents involving pedestrians being hit by vehicles in crosswalks. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. But, this should be a reminder to us all that pedestrian related accidents are a real potential at ASU....
read moreWeek Four – National Safety Month 2014
As the end of June comes closer, we move into the 4th Week of National Safety Month 2014! This week focuses on "Put an End to Distracted Driving - Pedestrian Safety and Walking Hazards". According to the "Pedestrian Danger Index" conducted by the National Complete...
read moreWeek Three – Electrophoresis Safety and Surrounding Awareness
Week 3 of National Safety Month - Be Aware of Your Surroundings and Lab Safety: Electrophoresis Safety Safety is part of everyone's job and class description. It takes everyone making proactive choices to keep everyone safe. ASU's EH&S is focusing on the subject...
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