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Laboratories consume 10 times more energy and four times more water than a commercial office space, as well as producing around 6.1 tons of plastic waste annually. The good news is, scientists have a great deal of control over reducing waste and water and energy consumption. Here are a few best practices you can use to start practicing sustainability in the lab today. 1. Use an ECO FunnelIf you know us, then you know ECO Funnel. It’s the easiest way to keep solvent waste contained i …

Improper handling and storage of gas cylinders can result in serious injury or death. Cylinders can have an internal pressure of up to 2500 pounds per square inch, and it must be ensured that they are stored and handled in a way that prevents dropping, tipping or catching fire. CP Lab Safety has everything you need to meet regulations and prevent such disasters. For more information on OSHA requirements for gas cylinder handling, visit OSHA Compressed Gases General RequirementsStorage T …

With a global pandemic and increased concern over environmental safety this year, EH&S is only going to grow in importance in 2022. All trends point toward EH&S gaining more attention, so it’s important to always be prepared for an inspection or an audit. Inspections happen annually, and they are a simple check based on your facility’s regulatory requirements. An audit may occur if issues are found during an inspection. Audits are more thorough and involve a more in-depth analysis o …

It’s black history month, and there are countless African Americans who have brought us incredible scientific advancements, despite the many challenges they faced during their times as trailblazers. We’ve highlighted 10 of the most influential black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians in American history in order to share a little bit of these amazing stories. The world would almost certainly be a very different place if it weren’t for these 10 incredibly intelligent and courageous p …

Here at CP Lab Safety, we preach safety all day, every day. We believe safety in the workplace should never be taken lightly, and that there is always room for improvement. We’ve taken OSHA’s top 10 safety violations of 2021 and turned them into a handy list of easily palatable new year’s resolutions. Make safety a priority this year, and it will make a positive difference in your company. Doing small things like taking a few extra hours each year for safety training can make a huge dif …