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Lab Safety Awareness Week 2026: Safety Is a Team Sport!

Lab Safety Awareness Week 2026 takes place February 9–13 and features hands-on training, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with your Environmental Health & Safety team. Join us to build practical safety skills, recognize safety leaders, and strengthen our shared safety culture. Because at Mizzou, safety is a team sport.

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Peroxide-Forming Chemicals: A Predictable and Preventable Laboratory Hazard

Peroxide-forming chemicals are widely used in academic research laboratories, yet they remain one of the most commonly overlooked explosion hazards. This article highlights major university laboratory incidents involving peroxide-forming chemicals and outlines practical steps—particularly routine testing and lifecycle management—that PIs and laboratory staff can take to prevent these incidents.

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Mastering the Biological Safety Cabinet

Biological Safety Cabinets are essential engineering controls that protect personnel, research, and the laboratory environment, but their effectiveness depends on proper preparation, technique, and cleanup by each user. By consistently following BSC best practices and staying current on certification requirements, laboratories help maintain a safe, compliant workspace for everyone.

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