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What's New

Warm Weather, Same PPE Standards

As warmer weather arrives, EHS reminds researchers that seasonal clothing choices such as shorts, sandals, and tank tops are not appropriate in laboratory spaces where hazards may be present. Proper lab attire, including full-length pants, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes, lab coats, and protective eyewear, remains an important part of PPE compliance. Laboratories are encouraged to use the EHS PPE Compliance Guide as a visible reminder to help reinforce expectations and support a safer research environment.

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How Proper Waste Management Saves Research Dollars

Every research dollar matters, and smart laboratory operations can make those dollars go further than many realize. Effective waste management is not just a compliance obligation—it is an important opportunity to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support sustainability. At the University of Missouri, thoughtful purchasing, chemical reuse, and responsible waste practices are helping researchers maximize resources while advancing safe science.

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Safety MVP Award Winners: Wing-Cheung Lai and Anand Soorneedi

The Safety MVP Award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond in fostering a culture of safety within their research environments. This year's honorees, Wing-Cheung Lai and Anand Soorneedi, represent two distinct corners of the research world—one a staff scientist with twenty-five years of institutional memory, the other a virology researcher bringing federal safety standards to the university. Yet both share a common commitment: treating safety not as a checklist, but as a shared responsibility.

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