GHS and Laboratory Chemical Labels

GHS and Laboratory Chemical Labels

I get the question at just about every workshop: “Do I have to put GHS-type labels on all of my in-use chemicals – even the 10 mL dropper bottles? The short answer is, “No,” provided that you are operating under the OSHA’s Laboratory Standard, 29CFR1910.1450. There...
Rethink Respirators In Learning Facilities

Rethink Respirators In Learning Facilities

There is occasional chatter on safety listservs regarding the use of respirators in academic laboratory work.  Students don’t like the smell of organic chemistry lab work, and respirators are an easy fix, right?  Not so fast…. Barring the necessity of making...