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Peroxide forming chemicals: controlling the hazard

Over the last few years, HSE has received numerous requests for assistance with expired peroxide forming chemicals. Bottles are often in…

May 17, 2021

Peroxide forming chemicals: controlling the hazard

May 17, 2021

April 28 is the Day of Mourning

The National Day of Mourning commemorates workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill as a result of workplace hazards and…

Apr 8, 2021

April 28 is the Day of Mourning

Apr 8, 2021

Rethinking “Normal”

The National Day of Mourning is a time to reflect on things lost and rediscovered

Apr 16, 2020

Rethinking “Normal”

Apr 16, 2020

Working in a Shared Space?

A shared space is one used by multiple research groups for a common purpose (e.g., a warm room, cold room, autoclave room, etc.).

Mar 11, 2020

Working in a Shared Space?

Mar 11, 2020

Working safely with sharps

“Sharps” is a universal term for any device or object that can puncture or lacerate the skin. Laboratory sharps include needles…

Jan 10, 2020

Working safely with sharps

Jan 10, 2020

Fume Hoods: Lessons Learned

Fume hoods are a common sight in laboratories across campus. They are used as an engineering control for handling hazardous materials…

Dec 6, 2019

Fume Hoods: Lessons Learned

Dec 6, 2019

The Cost of Clutter

A worker moving a rolling ladder in a storage room struck a hanging item, causing it to dislodge and fall. The worker sustained injuries…

Feb 15, 2019

The Cost of Clutter

Feb 15, 2019

Happier New Year! 3 Resolutions for Risk Reduction

In 2018, U of A staff and students reported nearly 1000 incidents involving injuries, illness, property loss, and near-miss conditions…

Jan 18, 2019

Jan 18, 2019

Safety Alert: Nitric Acid

Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent recognized for its ability to enhance combustion of other substances. This is why it is used in the…

May 22, 2018

Safety Alert: Nitric Acid

May 22, 2018

Now Hear This! Nuisance Noise Explained

What’s Nuisance Noise?

Apr 27, 2018

Now Hear This! Nuisance Noise Explained

Apr 27, 2018

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