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Steven Lee | March 2, 2020
It’s been over 10 years since the tragic death of a staff research assistant in the chemistry department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Devastating and high-profile laboratory accidents such as this have elevated safety concerns for academic and biotech research facilities in recent years, driving many to seek ways make safety an...
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Steven Lee | February 11, 2020
There are a lot of decisions that go into launching a biotech start-up, but one of the most important for the long-term success of your new company is the decision to establish a culture of safety. This is best done through the clear and intentional development of an environmental health and safety (EHS) program. Not...
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Nanette Moss | January 2, 2020
It is not a matter of if disasters will occur, but when will they occur. According to the Business Continuity Institute – 2019 Horizon Scan Report the top five threats of greatest concern for 2020 are: Cyber-attack or data breach IT and telecom outage Adverse weather or natural disaster Critical infrastructure failure (e.g. power disruption)...
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Kevin Coghlan | November 14, 2019
With the proper training, engineering controls and administrative precautions, laboratory safety risks can be effectively managed. However, accidents can and do happen. Accidents, while unfortunate, present an opportunity to learn and improve the performance of a laboratory safety program. The investigation must be carefully and thoughtfully executed to gain the full benefits of an accident...
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Anthony Troiano | October 22, 2019
Institutions of all sizes and types share common challenges when it comes to the implementation of an effective and efficient biosafety program, as evidenced by a recent analysis conducted by EH&E. Looking beyond compliance with basic regulatory requirements, the analysis identified five key areas where biosafety programs fall short that are vital to making a...
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Steven Lee | November 15, 2018
The goal of any early stage biotech company is continual growth and success. However, as positive as company growth is, unless you initially leased an enormous laboratory, you may find that success means growing out of your existing space and designing a new one. In the biotechnology entrepreneurship world, growing and moving on is far...
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Steven Lee | October 30, 2018
Moving a biotech laboratory to a new space isn’t as simple as renting a U-Haul and packing up boxes. You’ll have specific responsibilities and obligations that need to be followed to ensure you leave behind a clean, safe space for the next tenant. EHS Essentials for Biotech Start-Ups First thing’s first: determine your decommissioning...
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