cluttered laboratory increases the likelihood of chemical spills and splashes due to tripping or knocking over chemical containers. Safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, safety showers, and ...

For practical laboratory safety purposes these water reactive chemicals can be grouped with pyrophoric, air-reactive chemicals. Because of the unique fire risk presented by pyrophoric chemicals, their ...

The following list provides guidance in establishing a hazardous chemical storage program. Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards, Updated Version (2011), ...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned marketers of industrial and ...

The activities of the Laboratory Waste Management Task Force fall under the purview of the ACS Committees on Environmental Improvement and Chemical Safety. Spills can seriously disrupt laboratory ...

Safety glasses that meet the ANSI Z.87.1 1989 standard should be worn whenever handling corrosive chemicals. Ordinary prescription glasses WILL NOT provide adequate protection unless they also meet ...

Sixth graders in Muscatine got an opportunity to learn about agricultural safety on Wednesday. Kids split into groups and went through several stations where they learned about chemical safety, fire ...

Recognize the risks of chemical overexposure and gain insight into key safety regulations (OSHA, AAMI ST58, etc.). Implement safer practices for handling, storage, and ventilation to protect staff ...

This Brandeis Safety Operating Procedure applies to all users of oxidizing chemicals. Personnel handling oxidizing chemicals must wear adequate eye protection. Adequate safety glasses must meet the ...