Safety – Page 8
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News
Injured postdoc sues University of Hawaii over lab explosion
Researcher received dangerous research equipment and requests for safety training were ignored, her lawyers argue
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Puzzle
On the spot - At a busy lay by
Click to find out what the National Chemical Emergency Centre says you should do
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Puzzle
On the spot - On a hot day
Click to find out what the National Chemical Emergency Centre says you should do
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Puzzle
On the spot – On a police raid
Click to find out what the National Chemical Emergency Centre says you should do
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Puzzle
On the spot – Late at night
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News
Revived chemistry practical triggers wave of controlled explosions
UK schools forced to get military to blow-up dried-out 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
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News
University of Hawaii fines for lab explosion slashed by 40%
Six of the penalities related to a March lab explosion that critically injured a postdoctoral fellow have been dropped
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News
Lab explosion leaves University of Hawaii facing $115,000 fine
University cited for 15 safety violations related to a blast that gravely injured a postdoc in March
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Careers
The fire scientist
Combustion expert Claire Benson shares how her team is solving the latest problems in health and safety
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News
Chemistry journals come up short on safety
Only 8% of journals surveyed address safety in author guidelines and potentially dangerous work often includes no warnings
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Business
Fatal incidents at two chemical plants
In recent weeks three people have been killed in chemical plant accidents in Malaysia and the US
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Podcast
Book Club – Grunt: the curious science of humans at war
The non-weapon technologies of war, from penis transplants to maggot therapy
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News
American Chemical Society takes a stand for safety
Sheri Sangji’s sister’s call may have spurred the society to develop a safety policy statement
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Research
Flow chemistry for on-demand chlorine
Simple and safe setup produces elemental chlorine when and where it’s needed
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Careers
Meet chemistry's emergency hotline
Lifesaving advice is just part a normal day at the office for the staff of the National Chemical Emergency Centre
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News
European regulator to look into tattoo inks
European Chemicals Agency may recommend an EU-wide ban on harmful ink components
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News
Toddlers at highest risk of chemical eye burns
Finding overturns commonly held belief that adults were at greater risk thanks to on the job hazards
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Careers
Sizeable problem: how well women's safety equipment fits
Data source: ProspectAccording to a survey by Prospect, women in the UK who use personal protective equipment (PPE) rated trousers as the least likely item to provide a suitable fit. Of those working in research, 84% had worn PPE replaced by their employer, although 51% were expected to clean it ...
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Opinion
Personal protective equipment must work for women
We need to make sure safety clothing fits both genders
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News
Hawaii lab explosion caused by static discharge
Investigation finds explosion that seriously injured postdoc was caused by static electricity, but also links the accident to safety failings