In 1983, OSHA issued the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) to protect workers from exposure to the hazards of all chemicals in their workplace. The standard, commonly called the HAZCOM ...

Science classrooms with scientific equipment and supplies should not be used for non-science courses or activities unless the science materials can be stored in a secured area. Laboratory activities ...

Pyrophoric materials are substances that ignite instantly upon exposure to oxygen. They can also be water-reactive, where heat and hydrogen (a flammable gas) are produced. Other common hazards include ...

Two Massachusetts high school students were evaluated after being exposed to chemicals in a science lab and another 22 were looked at as a precaution, officials said Thursday. “This morning two NBHS ...

The laboratory chemical fume hood is the most common local exhaust ventilation system used in laboratories and is the primary method used to control inhalation exposures to hazardous substances. When ...

All laboratories are required to maintain an up-to-date chemical inventory using the SciShield Database. This inventory is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Labs are ...

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is committed to the health and safety of both humans and the environment in all operations of the chemical enterprise Regulations that support the protection of the ...

Chemists and innovative recyclers are trying to turn gloves, pipette tips, and other laboratory plastic waste into something ...