Using, storing and handling hazardous chemicals safely requires more than finding an empty spot in the warehouse to put them and taking a token glance at the first section of the Safety Data Sheets ...

A single warehouse catching fire, or a storage tank collapsing and ejecting its deadly contents, could spell doom for the environment. At a time like this, a great deal of devastation could happen in ...

Although most facilities or homes will not store chemicals in massive quantities, improperly storing even a small amount of volatile chemicals can cause injury and even worse, death. The massive ...

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 ...

This list is not meant to be all-inclusive or cover every possible combination. If you have any specific compatibility issues or if unsure which chemicals can be safely stored together, contact the ...

If your chemical fume hood has low or no airflow, broken dome lights, broken sash (or sash is difficult to slide up or down), airflow sensor malfunction, or the hood needs annual re-certification, etc ...

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 ...

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.

Jonathan Witt is the college’s Chemical Hygiene Officer. Please reach out to him if you have any questions. This web based summary of Bates College’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is intended to make ...