In 1993, I pursued a pre-nursing degree at Crafton Hills College and took an introductory course in microbiology with a lab component. Tying back long hair was a standard safety practice in the lab.

April 1, 2025, Issue 1 Bunsen Burners and Bad Hair Days Lab safety rules dictate that one must tie back long hair. Rosemarie Hansen learned the hard way when an open flame turned her locks into a ...