Safety and health in a laboratory: more than just a glove

A risk assessment is an essential part of creating a safe and healthy working environment for laboratory workers. Both hazardous substances and biological agents pose specific occupational risks. Although there is overlap in the general principles of risk assessment and legislation, there are also important differences. By understanding the specific characteristics of hazardous substances and biological agents and taking the appropriate measures, a safe and healthy working environment in the laboratory can be guaranteed. In this presentation we will delve deeper into these differences and similarities.

Speaker: Arco Engelen, HumanNova