Mastering biotech lab safety: tips for handling chemicals, heat, and microbes

As a student, the biotechnology lab is the place where you bridge the gap between classroom concepts and the real-world techniques used in research labs around the world. However, as an educator, you have to be mindful of the potential…

A Crash Course in Lab Safety

Hands-on experimentation is a fundamental component of most science courses. However, it’s important to ensure that students are performing their experiments as safely as possible. This includes safety training for students, preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment, and appropriate safety equipment,…

Resources to teach your students about chemical safety using Safety Data Sheets

Student experimentation in the laboratory is an integral part of the biotechnology education. However, there are hazards in the lab, and when protocols are not followed, accidents can happen. Therefore, laboratory safety is a critical part of scientific training. This…