When safety in the lab depends on instructions, thoughtful (and colorful) signage makes a huge difference in creating standard, impactful communication. I recruited David Brammer, executive director of Animal Care Operations and Chief Veterinarian at UH, to help me better understand the components of effective science lab signage and communication. Not only is Dr. … [Read more...] about What’s Your Sign? Creating Effective Lab Signage
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Ditch One Size Fits All Safety Protocols
Safety protocols are only as good as the Principal Investigators who enforce them and the students who adopt them. Operating a lab is no easy feat. It takes patience, consistency and teamwork. In an attempt to learn more about how PIs create a culture of safety, I reached to a few across our university campus to get some tips and tricks for creating effective safety … [Read more...] about Ditch One Size Fits All Safety Protocols
Café O’ Fume Hood is NOT served here: Creating a Culture of Safety in the Lab
Meet Joe Tremont…he’s the University of Houston’s director of environmental health and life safety. His job is to keep our researchers safe and prevent things from blowing up in the meantime. … [Read more...] about Café O’ Fume Hood is NOT served here: Creating a Culture of Safety in the Lab