A lab specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is required when a laboratory engages in an activity or procedure not covered by the chemical hygiene plan. Specifically whenever: A laboratory ...

individual laboratories are required to develop laboratory specific SOPs that cover the biosafety concerns and laboratory procedures for that particular laboratory. For example, laboratory-specific ...

The lab manual is no different! Each investigation mimics lab procedures used in research labs, and the investigations examine real-world issues. Students are guided through each investigation using ...

requires SOPs relevant to safety and health considerations to be prepared and followed when laboratory work involves the use of hazardous chemicals. Other regulatory programs may also require SOPs.

A principal investigator (PI) completes this procedure risk assessment for tests being conducted in a lab. Using the involved chemicals' Lab Safety Data Sheets, the risk for using the chemicals are ...

Regulators recently warned officials at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs that “deficient practices” at its laboratory, including lax testing procedures and insufficient training, could ...

On December 28, 2024, a long-awaited Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule became effective, significantly updating ...

Applying these regulatory requirements to the laboratory environment can unintentionally create significant operational challenges in managing the environmental impact of laboratories. For example, ...

Handling and Storage Procedures Pure osmium tetroxide and concentrated solutions should be stored in a location that is secure to unauthorized access, such as a locked cabinet, or a refrigerator ...