Join EHS Chemical Safety and Biological Safety in celebrating Laboratory Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 10 through Feb. 14. This is an annual event dedicated to recognizing the successes of laboratory health and safety programs while providing valuable resources to keep our faculty, staff and students safe.
This year, in partnership with Fisher Scientific, the department is hosting a series of interactive safety events across campus. Stop by to test your PPE knowledge, ask safety experts questions and improve your lab safety practices.
Upcoming Events
Head, Face and Hands!
Discover the different types of head, face and hand protection to keep you safe in the lab.
Date: Monday, Feb. 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Michael Hooker Research Center Atrium
Lab Coats, Gloves and More!
Do you know which lab coat is right for your work? Learn about the different types of lab coats and gloves.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Caudill Laboratories 2nd Floor Lobby
Googles, Safety Glasses and Gloves!
Understand the importance of proper eye and hand protection in the lab.
Date: Wednesday, Feb 12
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Genetic Medicine 1st Floor Lobby
Face Protection and Sharps!
Learn about all the ways to protect your face in the lab and sharps safety.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 13
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Marsico 6th floor
Burners and Sharps!
Get hands-on knowledge about Bunsen burner and sharps safety to prevent accidents.
Date: Friday, Feb. 14
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Genome Sciences Pavilion