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Proceedings of the 2016 Workshop Safety By Design – Improving safety in research laboratories
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): Elizabeth Czornyj, Derek Newcomer, Imke Schroeder, Nancy L. Wayne, Craig A. MerlicThe principle aim of the 2016 Workshop: Safety By Design was to improve laboratory safety by promoting discussions, collaborative interactions, and problem solving between researchers and environmental health and safety (EH&S) professionals. The workshop provided a platform for participants to learn about effective safety programs and innovative approaches from colleges, universities, national laboratories and chemical industry. The...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Contents
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Radioactive materials and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): Elliot SteinMany radioactive substances have chemical hazards that are regulated under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. Environmental health and safety professionals need to be aware which substances fall into this category. These substances need to be part of their organization’s hazard communication program. (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Don’t get myopic about safety
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): Harry J. Elston (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Why is safe science good science?
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): Camilla M. Kao, Che-I Kao, Russell Furr (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Health and safety assessment and regulatory management of Aldicarb, Atrazine, Diuron, Glyphosate, and MCPA by theoretical maximum daily intake estimation
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): Zijian LiManagement of pesticide standard values (PSVs) in different human exposure pathways is critical since pesticides may significantly impact human health from the exposure. Aldicarb, Atrazine, Diuron, Glyphosate, and MCPA are the five most widely used pesticides in the world. Many international jurisdictions have been working on regulating PSVs for these five pesticides. However, there is little agreement on PSVs among regulatory jurisdictions so far and most nations developed their PSVs without considering...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Safety at Fusionopolis 2 in Singapore: An integrated approach
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): Khai Seng Tan, Md Alomgir Hossain, Cher Sing Eng, Yimian Hong, Eddice Ang, Teck Keong JongThe Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore undertook one of the largest laboratories and cleanroom building and relocation project in Singapore, relocating 4 of her research institutes to Fusionopolis 2. Located in a high rise high density environment, the project presents added challenges for both design and construction as well as operational Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) controls. A multi-pron...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Coal dust exposure reduction using water mist system: A case study
The objective of the study was to assess the efficiency of water mist system in reducing airborne coal dust concentration in the working atmosphere near a coal fired boiler. Samples from eight workers were taken, representing approximately 80% of the total workforce involved in the coal handling operations. Exposure monitoring was conducted for 480 min during regular working hours. A personal dust sampler was used to capture the airborne coal dust (PM5) before and after installation of water mist system. After quantification and comparison, it was observed that the water mist system successfully reduced up to 81% of a...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Upcoming events
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Publication date: July–August 2018Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Comment on Letter from Dr. Edward Behrman – Laboratory Safety – A Contrary View
Publication date: Available online 30 June 2018 Source:Journal of Chemical Health and Safety Author(s): Robert H. Hill (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - July 1, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Laboratory safety: A contrary view
Publication date: Available online 21 June 2018 Source:Journal of Chemical Health and Safety Author(s): E.J. Behrman (Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - June 22, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Expedient destruction of organic peroxides including triacetone triperoxide (TATP) in emergency situations
Publication date: Available online 20 June 2018 Source:Journal of Chemical Health and Safety Author(s): Damien Reid, Bruce Riches, Andrew Rowan, Michael Logan The destruction of organic peroxides particularly triacetone triperoxide (TATP) in emergency situations poses many challenges to emergency responders because of their inherent hazards and sensitivity to detonation. Incidents involving TATP have become more common in recent years as it has found widespread use as an explosive material in terrorism related incidents. A new field portable approach using high temperature combustion has been developed and tested to ...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - June 21, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Incomplete understanding of biogas chemical hazards — Serious gas poisoning accident while unloading food waste at biogas plant
Publication date: Available online 25 May 2018 Source:Journal of Chemical Health and Safety Author(s): Frank Huess Hedlund, Michael Madsen At a biogas plant, a truck driver was overcome by toxic fumes while unloading food waste slurry collected at sites that operate a shredder and tank system. Trucks unload their cargo into a feedstock pit. While unloading, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and possibly other toxic gases were released. Ventilation systems were overwhelmed. The driver narrowly escaped death. Several would-be rescuers collapsed. Under marginally different conditions, this accident could have led to five f...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - May 25, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research

Safety culture and safety compliance in academic laboratories: A Canadian perspective
Publication date: Available online 24 May 2018 Source:Journal of Chemical Health and Safety Author(s): Helene-Rosina Ayi, Chun-Yip Hon Laboratories are inherently dangerous work environments. In fact, there have been a number of incidents, including fatalities, reported from academic laboratories situated in the United States and worldwide. In many instances, a lack of safety compliance and poor safety culture have been attributed to causing these laboratory accidents. Oddly, no major incident has apparently been reported from an academic lab based in Canada. Therefore, the goal of this pilot study was to examine the s...
Source: Journal of Chemical Health and Safety - May 24, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research