OSHA published educational materials for laboratory managers on protecting their workers from exposure to chemical, biological and physical hazards. Over the past several years, there have been laboratory incidents resulting in fatalities and injuries caused by fires, explosions and equipment, OSHA says. The new materials include the Laboratory Safety Guidance document, which describes how electrical, fire, explosions and falls, among other hazards, can be minimized or eliminated if employers use safety plans, worker training, engineering controls and personal protective equipment, OSHA said.
