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 ...

The new Web page features information on the recognition, evaluation and control of chemical reactive hazards, and includes compliance requirements and available training resources. The page also ...

Small spills of sodium hydrosulfide collect in a pit at a paper mill unloading station while workers unload tank trucks of sodium hydrosulfide. After unloading several trucks, an employee opens a ...

This program outlines the minimum set of guidelines for the safe laboratory use of hazardous chemicals at WMU to prevent overexposures. This program does not cover the laboratory use of radioactive ...

Nanotechnology underpins many emerging industries and technological innovations, such as artificial intelligence, quantum information science, and advanced manufacturing. Nanotechnology is a ...

This course on chemical and process safety is designed for development chemists who are active in the field of chemical process scale-up, offering essential knowledge to ensure safety in chemical ...

A major concern in many laboratories is the proper storage of chemicals. The best approach to this issue will vary from to lab, depending on the chemical inventory of the lab, the storage space ...

Thermal hazards in chemical processes present a significant challenge to industrial safety, as uncontrolled exothermic reactions can lead to runaway events, fires and explosions. Advances in ...

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 ...

Thank goodness for science ditties to help us remember our lab safety protocols. Perhaps you’ve found yourself preparing to add water to concentrated acid, yet you suddenly worry that you have it ...