Winter Weather Safety
The National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Safety season is underway (December 1st through February 28th). Therefore, now is a good
Safety News
Think at the Sink
Ethan was a solid lab tech – quick, efficient, and usually by the book. But today, he was in a
GHS Pictogram Review: Skull and Crossbones
The acute toxicity, or skull and crossbones, pictogram is used to represent chemicals with the highest levels of acute toxicity.
The Story of Tim and the Wrong Eye Protection
Back in 1969, Tim was working in a busy lab in New York City. He was careful and followed most
GHS Pictogram Review: Oxidizers
Chemicals with oxidizing properties are identified by the Flame Over Circle Pictogram. The “O” represents oxygen and the flames indicate
Tips for the Safe Use of Insect Repellents
Topical insect repellents containing DEET are popular and have been shown to be effective against ticks and other insects. It’s
Understanding LD50
The famous Renaissance physician Paracelsus is often referred to as the ”Father of Toxicology.” He is credited with the idea
GHS Pictogram Review: Health Hazard
The health hazard pictogram is used to represent a broad range of health hazards, including carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, respiratory sensitization,
An Emergency at the Eyewash Station
Improperly maintained eyewash stations can create a greater hazard than those they are designed to protect against. Eyewash stations are
Chemical Segregation Tips
Rather than alphabetical storage, chemicals should always be stored according to their compatibility and hazard classes. Hazards of storing incompatible