An unorganized, cluttered laboratory increases the likelihood of chemical spills and splashes due to tripping or knocking over chemical containers. Safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, safety ...

It is the responsibility of the RIT EH&S Department to help ensure faculty, staff, students, and visitors have a safe and healthy working and learning environment in all RIT owned and operated ...

A mini version of lab equipment that identifies chemicals in suspect substances could someday help perform on-the-ground testing for chemical warfare agents. Collecting samples of sarin, VX or other ...

General laboratory room ventilation is designed to provide heating and cooling to the laboratory. General room ventilation does not effectively control personnel exposures to hazardous levels of ...

Science classrooms with scientific equipment and supplies should not be used for non-science courses or activities unless the science materials can be stored in a secured area. Laboratory activities ...

EHS needs your help in keeping the chemical inventory up-to-date. At the bottom of this page are articles that can provide assistance in helping you get started. If you have any questions, please call ...

The research chemical industry is largely one of two extremes. On one end is the 800-lb gorilla created in 2015 when Merck KGaA acquired Sigma-Aldrich. On the other end are the many small specialists ...

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that its Chemical Security Analysis Center (CSAC) opened a new experimental Chemical Security ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland — A team of Department of the Army Civilian scientists contributed to the Army’s modernization efforts by completing operational testing for an expeditionary ...

This manual applies to all employees and students in order to protect them from exposure to hazardous chemicals and situations that may endanger their health and safety. A conscious effort by all ...