Thanks to all the participants for attending February LSO meeting! This time we discussed about the process of risk assessment in chemistry laboratory. We also introduced our new Slack channel created for the LSOs to foster better communication.
January LSO Meeting
In the January LSO meeting we discussed about peroxide forming chemicals and how to handle them safely. Thanks to everyone for their participation!
December LSO Meeting
For the December LSO Meeting we highlighted a highly requested topic, the disposal of unknown waste. Thanks to everyone who participated!
November LSO Meeting
Thanks to everyone for attending the November LSO Meeting! We discussed how to report incidents to DRS and outlined the navigation and usage of DRS website resources.
October LSO Meeting
We reviewed a toxic gas incident that occurred in a fume hood during the October LSO Meeting. Fume hood safe work practices and compressed gas safety were discussed accordingly. Thanks to all in attendance!
September LSO Meeting
During the September LSO Meeting we reviewed a needle stick incident and an incident involving a chemical splash in the eye. We also discussed the maintenance of laboratory emergency equipment. Thanks to all who attended!
August LSO Meeting
Thanks to all who attended the August LSO Meeting! During this meeting we reviewed a hazardous waste mixing near miss and discussed chemical compatibility best practices. Also, Shad Barker from DRS presented about changes to the Jerrican Program Online Submission Form.
July LSO Meeting
During the July LSO Meeting we discussed safe practices while working with sharps and discussed a needle stick incident. Thanks to all who attended!
May LSO Meeting
Thanks to all who attended the May LSO Meeting! We discussed a chemical exposure incident and a safety minute about emergency response, eye wash, and safety shower protocols. Hope to see everyone for the Safety Week 2023 events coming up on June 5-9!
March LSO Meeting
We discussed a razor blade cut incident as well as peroxide-forming chemicals safety and an incident during our March LSO Meeting. Thanks to all who attended!