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 ...

Pearlhill Technologies LLC and Boise State professor collaborate to create a device that can immediately detect PFAS in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

A cart sits in a classroom lab with multiple shelves loaded with white and amber bottles of chemicals. The labels show many different brands and time periods, and some are peeling. Legacy chemicals ...

A mobile lab monitoring for air pollution at the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, found one potential chemical of concern at higher levels than normal, a team of ...