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Rainbow Fentanyl: What It Is and Why It’s Dangerous
In late August, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warned the public to be on the lookout for an alarming emerging … Read More
The OSHA Standards for Reducing Bloodborne Pathogen Risks
A bloodborne pathogen (or BBP) is any type of living organism (usually microscopic) that can transmit potentially fatal illness in … Read More
The 4 Types of Hazardous Waste
You may think there is only one kind of hazardous waste though there are in fact several! The ones which … Read More
Understanding OSHA Regulations for Biohazardous Waste
Hazardous waste legislation went into effect when the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was signed October 21, 1976. Its … Read More
5 Outbreak Movies That Could’ve Predicted the Pandemic
The idea of a deadly infectious outbreak isn’t new. Pandemics are predictable to a certain extent. The world has been … Read More
What is an Emerging Viral Pathogen (EVP)?
Many new viruses emerge each year. The greatest concern are the “pathogenic viruses”, or the ones that are or potentially … Read More
How is Monkeypox Disinfected?
Monkeypox has been making headlines for recent outbreaks. As of writing, the CDC has been tracking over 3,400 confirmed cases … Read More
The Four Biohazard Levels: What They Are and Why We Use Them
Biohazard Safety Levels (BSL), also called biohazard levels or biosafety levels, are designed to help protect the environment, laboratory staff … Read More
Is There a Difference Between HAZMAT and Biohazard?
When you think of biohazards, you likely think of HAZMAT suits. So, what makes the situations different? Biohazards (or bio) … Read More