Small bench-top fires are common in labs, but large fires are rare. Labs using solvents pose risks of flash fires, explosions, and toxic smoke. Prevent fires by planning experiments carefully, ...

The doors to laboratories utilizing hazardous equipment, toxic or flammable chemicals—and the doors to hazardous materials storage rooms—must be posted with an emergency response sign listing the ...

A 15-year-old student and teacher sustained burns when a fire erupted during a chemistry experiment at Brookline High School’s summer program on July 3. The incident highlights the need for laboratory ...

Start the school year safely by assigning the Lab Safety STEM Certificate! Designed for middle and high school students, each video introduces essential lab procedures and safety guidelines, including ...

Effective surgical fire prevention begins with an ongoing, comprehensive risk assessment. Unlike other areas of a health care ...

Prioritizing lab safety strengthens workplace culture, boosts confidence and productivity, and reduces absenteeism and operational downtime.

Although attitudes towards lab safety have grown more positive over the years, some academic researchers still believe that safe lab practices hamper research productivity. The idea is that time spent ...