The UC Center for Laboratory Safety (UCCLS) was established in March 2011 as part of a multifaceted response to a tragic accident at UCLA in 2008 that led to the death of a researcher. While implementing changes to UCLA’s research laboratory safety it became clear that little to no peer-reviewed published data existed to evaluate safety measures objectively. UCCLS aims to fill this gap by conducting research on laboratory safety. Furthermore, UCCLS reviews safety programs, conducts incident investigations, publishes Lessons Learned, and manages the Safety Training Consortium to develop safety training. This presentation will provide an overview of UCCLS’ current activities, and highlight recent research outcomes on PIs’ safety perceptions as compared to that of students and staff. The implications will be discussed.

Improving research safety: Activities of the University of California center for laboratory safety

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