<p>Welcome to the July 2018 edition of Microbioz India magazine, edition is designed especially for laboratory and analytical professionals. This is for readers who want to know the basic steps and rules need to follow while working in the laboratory.</p> <p>It is a &ldquo;Laboratory Edition&rdquo; supported by the cover story titled &lsquo;Are you working safe? Rethinking Laboratory Safety, by Microbioz India editorial team, The best way to prevent lab accidents is to be prepared and knowledgeable about what you are working with, be it equipment, chemicals or biological materials.</p> <p>Having a range of knowledge for each type or chemical/biological class of hazard you will work with, in advance, is what I call a &ldquo;working understanding&rdquo; of your environment in the lab.</p>