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Publication date: January–February 2019Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 26, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - December 22, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
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Publication date: January–February 2019Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 26, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - December 22, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
A step in the right direction
Publication date: Available online 13 December 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and SafetyAuthor(s): Dawn C. MasonAs you may be aware, the American Chemical Society (ACS) has adopted Safety into its Core Values. What does this mean to you? Are you prepared to lead the way in safety like you do the other aspects of your technical undertakings? It may mean thinking and acting differently as you go about your everyday activities. (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - December 13, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Recognizing and understanding hazards — The key first step to safety
Publication date: Available online 7 December 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and SafetyAuthor(s): Robert H. HillKeeping safe in the laboratory requires the active use of the four principles of safety — Recognize hazards, Assess risks of hazards, Minimize risks of hazards, and Prepare for emergencies (aka RAMP). Application of all four of these principles is essential to protect oneself and others while working in the laboratory. However, the first step of RAMP, Recognize hazards, must be completed before the next steps can be followed. This paper provides some examples of incidents that illustrate the need for re...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - December 7, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
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Publication date: Available online 7 December 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and SafetyAuthor(s): Harry J. Elston (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - December 7, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Safe plunge freezing
Publication date: Available online 1 December 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and SafetyAuthor(s): Robert C. Klein, Brent Lewchik, Simon WhitePlunge freezing is a laboratory technique used to flash freeze biological specimens for imaging by cryo-electron microscopy. Common cryogenic liquids such as liquid nitrogen and helium are ill-suited for this process as they result in ice crystal contamination. Liquefied short-chain alkanes are used instead, with ethane generally considered the premier reagent. While liquid ethane has similar hazards to other cryogenic liquids (e.g., asphyxiation, frostbite), it is also a high...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - December 1, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Evaluation of emissions and exposures at workplaces using desktop 3-dimensional printers
Publication date: Available online 29 November 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and SafetyAuthor(s): A.B. Stefaniak, A.R. Johnson, S. du Preez, D.R. Hammond, J.R. Wells, J.E. Ham, R.F. LeBouf, K.W. Menchaca, S.B. Martin, M.G. Duling, L.N. Bowers, A.K. Knepp, F.C. Su, D.J. de Beer, J.L. du PlessisThere is a paucity of data on additive manufacturing process emissions and personal exposures in real-world workplaces. Hence, we evaluated atmospheres in four workplaces utilizing desktop “3-dimensional” (3-d) printers [fused filament fabrication (FFF) and sheer] for production, prototyping, or research. Airborne particl...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - November 29, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
A retrospective analysis of compensable injuries in university research laboratories and the possible prevention of future incidents
This study is a retrospective look at laboratory-associated injuries (called incidents) at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL between 2010-2017. Compensable injuries of scientists were analyzed by type and potential severity (assumed by cost), then further examined by job classification and time of year.Cuts, lacerations and punctures accounted for the largest number of laboratory incidents—thirty-two percent (32%). Chemical exposure(s) accounted for another nineteen-percent (19%). Needle-stick(s), animal bite(s) and exposure to blood and body fluids were another twenty-five percent (25%).Insights from this study led ...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - November 23, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
An evaluation of engineered nanomaterial safety data sheets for safety and health information post implementation of the revised hazard communication standard
Publication date: Available online 11 November 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and SafetyAuthor(s): Laura Hodson, Adrienne Eastlake, Richard HerbersIn 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the revised Hazard Communication Standard to bring the US in closer alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, and make the exchange of health and safety information more effective. To evaluate the impact of this change on the reliability and accuracy of safety data sheets, a sample of safety data sheets specific to engineered nanomaterials was obtained by us...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - November 12, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Catching up with runaway hot plates
Publication date: Available online 8 November 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and SafetyAuthor(s): Joseph M. Pickel, Mark Mathews, Kimberly BrownIn recent years, there have been numerous reports of “runaway hot plates”. This is to say, hot plates that heat uncontrollably regardless of the temperature setting or whether the controls are in the off position. Some of these events have resulted in injuries to laboratory personnel and damage to research facilities. Investigations into the cause of several of these events have determined that failure of a non-mechanical switch, a “triac”, in the hot plate can resu...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - November 9, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Explosive precursor safety: An application of the Deming Cycle for continuous improvement
Publication date: Available online 26 October 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and SafetyAuthor(s): Hugo SchmidtGeneral safety regulations need to follow a ‘one size fits all’ model, which may lead them to inadequately address challenges posed by different individual use scenarios. Hence, the regulatory requirements are best regarded as an essential minimum level of safety; further improvement essential. Discussed here is a model for developing an explosive precursor safety system. With the Singapore legal requirements for an explosive precursor as the minimum, the Deming Cycle for continuous improvement was used...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - October 27, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
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Publication date: November–December 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - October 14, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
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Publication date: November–December 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - October 14, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
A comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of wipe sampling materials to remove beryllium from differently textured surfaces using zinc oxide as a surrogate
This study investigated the efficiency of collecting 1–5 μm diameter zinc oxide particles by five commercially available wipe materials (SKC Smear Tabs, Whatman® 41 filter paper, Kimtech Prep* ScottPure* Critical Task Wipers, Ghost Wipes, and Hygenall LeadOff wipes) from surfaces of different roughness (sandpaper of 60–6,000 grit). Zinc oxide was used as a surrogate for beryllium because of its much lower toxicity. Overall, the wipes were most efficient at collecting particles from the fine grits and poor at collecting particles from the coarse grits. The Smear Tabs and Whatman filters performed poorly in both d...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - October 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Indoor air quality and reported health symptoms among hair dressers in salons in Ibadan, Nigeria
ConclusionIn hair salons in Ibadan, Nigeria, IEQ appeared compromised. Mechanical ventilation systems in beauty salons should be improved with respect to operation, filtration and maintenance to better maintain thermal comfort parameters and reduce levels of chemical pollutants emitted by occupants and product use during services. (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - October 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
