The Psychology of Routine and Risk Perception The primary driver of non-compliance is rarely a lack of knowledge or an…
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Beyond the Statistics: Analyzing the Reality of Laboratory Workplace Safety in the Modern Era
Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases its annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, and for…
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Convenience vs. Consequence: The Risk Riding the Rails
The modern hospital is a marvel of logistical efficiency, defined by networks of pneumatic tube systems (PTS) that whisk blood,…
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Ebola in the Headlines, Lab Safety on the Line
When headlines report on Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or other regions, the immediate response from…
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Changing the Safety Culture from the Inside
The modern laboratory environment is often characterized by high-stakes diagnostics, rapid technological integration, and the constant pressure of increasing specimen…
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Navigating Formaldehyde Exposure Monitoring: Dissecting the Validity of Passive Dosimeter Badges in Laboratory Settings
The debate surrounding the efficacy of passive dosimeter badges for monitoring formaldehyde exposure has reached a point of professional contention…
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Part 1: The Patient Still Needs a CBC: How the CDC Changed the Way We Think About Testing Patients with Ebola and Other Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
The 2014 West African Ebola epidemic served as a watershed moment for global healthcare infrastructure, exposing profound vulnerabilities in how…
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