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 ...

The workplace of today sees chemical handling compliance as a standardized necessity, often dictated by stringent regulations. Yet, a cursory glance at safety records reveals a troubling number of ...

An unorganized, cluttered laboratory increases the likelihood of chemical spills and splashes due to tripping or knocking over chemical containers. Safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, safety ...

The Hazard Communication Standard is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation. The Hazard Communication Standard may also be referred to as the Right-to-Know Law, RTK, or ...

Carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and chemicals with high acute toxicity are high-risk materials and are classified by OSHA as “Particularly Hazardous Substances.” In addition to chemicals classified ...

Peroxide-forming chemicals are a class of compounds that have the ability to form shock-sensitive explosive peroxide crystals. Many of the organic solvents commonly used in Connecticut College’s ...