Since 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ... is based on best practices from sources such as the “Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals”; ...

Chemical safety is a critically important topic that covers the handling and use of chemicals in a way that is safe for humans and the environment. It includes risk assessment and education in ...

Safety glasses that meet the ANSI Z.87.1 1989 standard should be worn whenever handling corrosive chemicals. Ordinary prescription glasses WILL NOT provide adequate protection unless they also meet ...

This Brandeis Safety Operating Procedure applies to all users of oxidizing chemicals. Personnel handling oxidizing chemicals must wear adequate eye protection. Adequate safety glasses must meet the ...

It should be pointed out, however, that the Globally Harmonized System for classifying and labeling chemicals that was recently incorporated into the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard defines all ...

For practical laboratory safety purposes these water reactive chemicals can be grouped with pyrophoric, air-reactive chemicals. Because of the unique fire risk presented by pyrophoric chemicals, their ...

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 ...

That sweeping rule is aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of accidents at nearly 11,740 US chemical plants, warehouses, storage sites, and other facilities. According to the EPA, about 131 ...

Proper protective clothing is your first defense when handling agricultural chemicals. Equip yourself with gloves, goggles, ...

Geita. The Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) has highlighted the mining sector as one of the most hazardous industries, particularly when miners neglect safety laws, putting lives at ...