Ever wondered what happens when you hire a cow to climb a tree? Join Dan Scungio and Sean Kaufman as we share our tales from the trenches of laboratory safety, revealing how mismatched hiring can throw a wrench in the gears of your lab's success. We're peeling back the layers on the onboarding process, offering you our top strategies to foster a safety culture that thrives. This isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about hands-on experience, team chemistry, and making sure the gears of your lab keep turning smoothly with every new addition.
Then we shift gears to tackle the lifecycle of laboratory staffing, dissecting the importance of clearing out hazards and the intricate dance of onboarding and offboarding. Listen as we illustrate the creation of bulletproof SOPs, hazard analyses, and the crucial steps to take when team members depart. It's a journey through the harrowing and rewarding challenge of building a lab team that not just survives but excels, with each hiring choice potentially steering the ship toward success or disaster. Buckle up for a candid conversation that goes beyond the beakers and safety goggles, into the heart of what makes a lab team truly outstanding.