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2nd Annual Safety Day Tomorrow!

The Second Annual Safety Day hosted by the CSSC will be held tomorrow Friday, September 22nd. Here are some general updates since our last announcement: CPR certification and fire extinguisher training registration has closed, but the small spills and gas cylinder events have been opened to walk-ins! Attendees of the Safety Fair, special topic talks, trainings, and...

Safety Day Itinerary

Safety Day is getting closer and we’re excited to bring you more news on the upcoming schedule and events we’re hosting! We have a variety of fun activities and events on the schedule with games, free food, official certification training, and more so be sure to check it out!

Save the Date! Safety Day

Save the date for our 2nd annual Safety Day happening on Friday, September 22, 2023! We’ll be preparing all sorts of events and fun activities including a lunch fair, speaker talks, safety training opportunities, a scavenger hunt before finishing with a happy hour and safety trivia night with prizes.

Safety Moment: August 2023

Read our newest safety moment on common explosive compounds, how to train and prepare yourself for handling them, and the necessary lab conditions for setting up any experiments with them.

Safety Moment: July 2023

Read our newest safety moment about common tips and things to avoid when using gloves in a laboratory setting.

Safety Moment: June 2023

Read our newest safety moment about the hazards and safeguards for handling liquid nitrogen. Liquid Nitrogen Safety

Updated Lab Incident Flowchart

Our newest lab incident flowchart has just been released! Be prepared when you encounter a lab incident and easily get the assistance you need, or report near-misses.

Safety Moment: May 2023

Read our Safety Moment for May outlining the process of properly managing and disposing of sharps.

Safety Moment: April 2023

Read our Safety Moment for April outlining the process of properly storing gas cylinders and what to avoid when doing so.

Safety Moment: March 2023

Read our Safety Moment for March outlining the process of choosing suitable gloves for the research being done.