Fail-Safe: An experiment that is being monitored by a device to shut down the experiment if, for instance, a loss in water pressure or electricity to the experiment could cause a fire, explosion, or ...

Employers should be prepared to address new hazards for chemicals, even for chemicals that have been used in the workplace for years. A key requirement of OSHA's newly revised Hazard Communication ...

Safety professionals deal with many workplace hazards, and most employ the "Hierarchy of Controls" shown in Figure 1 to reduce/eliminate hazards. If possible, eliminate the hazard completely or ...

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard CFR29 1910.1200 (HazCom), employers must ensure employees have access to information about the ...

A Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Classification and Labeling. It is an international, standardized approach to hazard communication. The introduction of this system ensures that chemical ...

Around the world, safety regulations are being revised as new information about the health and environmental effects of chemicals becomes available. In June, US President Barack Obama signed the first ...

Various types of chemicals can be harmful to your body through immediate or prolonged exposure, including common items in your home, school, or workplace. You might encounter a variety of chemical ...

Name of the chemical or chemical product (to match the chemical name on the corresponding SDS). General information regarding the hazards of the chemical. This information can be communicated using ...

We recently conducted a synthesis of azidotrimethylsilane (TMS-N 3) that resulted in an explosion, significant damage to the reaction hood, and injuries to a student researcher. Although it is still ...

Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors are required by regulation to label every hazardous chemical container as described in section 3.2. As long as the original label is affixed and ...

In this Hogan Lovells update, we first provide a brief overview of the purpose and history of the PCHF Draft Guidance, address the key changes to the draft Introduction, and then discuss some of the ...

Like this puzzle, chemical safety has several pieces that together create the whole picture for working with chemicals in a safe manner. At the center of this puzzle is you, the employee or student.