If you charged a membership fee to participate in your safety programs, how many of your workers would voluntarily pay? The answer to this question…

For information on how to pick the correct fitting lab coat as well as lab coat type please feel free to get in contact with Jonathan Klane at [email protected] or Fredi Doerstling at [email protected].

An article was recently published in the occupational safety and health magazine EHS Today featuring Gretchen LeFever-Watson discussing the value in praising individuals for their commitment to creating a safe workplace for their colleagues. Read the piece.

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: http://www.csb.gov/csb-releases-key-lessons-for-preventing-incidents-from-flammable-chemicals-in-educational-demonstrations-in-wake-of-several-serious-methanol-accidents-that-injured-children-and-adults/ Detailed Safety Bulletin: http://www.csb.gov/assets/1/19/Lab_Safety_Bulletin_2014-10-30.pdf

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- 1. Power supplies 2. Connecting leads 3. Various hazards involved and 4. Controls https://www.dropbox.com/s/wddy3d3492viisx/June%202014%20Electrophoresis%20Safety.pdf?dl=0    …

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. Rather you’re a driver or a pedestrian, please review and follow…

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 Streets Coalition, the state of Arizona came in in 8th…

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 of electrophoresis safety this month. Electrophoresis work can pose several dangers, including…

Week Two of National Safety Month 2014 focuses on slip, trips, and falls. It may not be one of the more known dangers at home and work, but it can have serious consequences if it happens! According to OSHA, it causes 15% of accidental deaths in industries coming in second behind deaths from motor vehicles…

     June is National Safety Month and the Engineering Office of Health and Safety will be promoting the weekly safety subjects.  Also, EH&S has designated June’s safety topics on Pedestrian Safety and Lab Safety: Electrophoresis Safety. Keep an eye out for safety tips, topics, and more! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @ASUFultonSafety…