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How Workplace Safety Testing Protects Outdoor Workers

By Editorial Team | Aug 17, 2023

From exhaustion to stroke, heat illnesses conditions can escalate rapidly and lead to injuries, hospitalization, or even death

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Workplace Safety: OSHA’s Top 10 Cited Standards of 2022

By Editorial Team | Aug 16, 2023

The top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites have been compiled by federal OSHA for all industries.

The Vital Role of IgY Testing on Dried Egg Yolk for Dietary Supplements

By Editorial Team | Aug 15, 2023

We received this request yesterday at Contract Laboratories! Diet supplements are always a popular industry, but egg yolks are a unique testing medium! let's spotlight this test request and dig a little deeper into IgY assays.

Amazon Centers Cited by OSHA Due to Safety Hazards

By Editorial Team | Aug 14, 2023

Amazon, the second-largest employer in the U.S., was cited by OSHA for failure to comply with several safety regulations, and allowing hazardous conditions for warehouse workers.

EPA Addresses Ritz-Carlton Violations: Insight and Responses

By Editorial Team | Aug 14, 2023

An EPA spokesperson answered questions about what they knew about the Ritz-Carlton's violation and water testing compliance.

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Tap Water Across the U.S.

By Editorial Team | Aug 10, 2023

Groundwater and surface water testing is essential to detect water contamination

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Be a Citizen Scientist! USGS Wants Your Dead Butterflies to Help Save Them

By Editorial Team | Aug 4, 2023

New Citizen Science Project asks for help in collecting dead butterflies to study contaminants and environmental factors causing population declines.

Water Testing Importance: the Ritz-Carlton Resort Violation

By Editorial Team | Aug 2, 2023

Water testing and regulations safeguard the public and the environment from human influence.

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Register Now: Building Effective Relationships to Secure Repeat Business

By Editorial Team | Aug 2, 2023

Learn repeat business strategies in a webinar with Scott Hanton, Lab Manager's Group Editorial Director. Contract Labs rely on satisfied and happy customers to generate long-term financial stability. It is much easier to retain a customer than to replace one....

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Ensuring Emission Safety According to EN 16738:2015

By Editorial Team | Aug 1, 2023

EN 16738:2015 is a European safety standard that addresses the emission of combustible air fresheners, including candles and incense. It describes testing methods to evaluate the release of Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOC's from these products and ensures that they...

Sunscreen and Sun Safety Testing in Demand!

By Editorial Team | Jul 28, 2023

Laboratory screening for potential allergens, harmful chemicals, and product efficacy is critical for sun safety.

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The Importance of Testing Canine Hip and Joint Supplements

By Editorial Team | Jul 28, 2023

Just like for human supplements, the role that laboratories play in testing dog hip and joint supplements is indispensable

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Safety First! How Well is Barbie Modeling Lab Safety?

By Editorial Team | Jul 27, 2023

How does Barbie's lab safety playset compare to real laboratory safety rules?

NIST Technology Transfer 2016 Report

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

Earlier this month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, known as NIST, published the 2016 Annual Report on Technology Transfer. The report gives a detailed overview of technology transfer activities of the DOC's three bureaus with research...