Managing chemical reactivity hazards is more complex than other major hazards. Learn how to use process hazard analysis (PHA) to identify such hazard scenarios and determine whether additional ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The CHP applies to all laboratories that utilize chemicals, regardless of the area of research or laboratory activity. For example, research and teaching laboratories that utilize hazardous chemicals ...

BASIC INFORMATION about the health and environmental hazards of 101 mass-produced chemicals is now available through EPA's website. The agency describes the hazards of 101 HPV chemicals in 29 separate ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...