There are more than 1 million laboratory chemical fume hoods in the USA and more than 15% have one or more safety problems. The three main areas to be covered in this presentation are: Setting up the fume hood safely and testing it; connecting to the air conditioning; and getting exhaust away from the lab building. Testing has shown that over 5% have chemical vapors blown back into the lab building by the wind.

Each new generation of laboratory personnel is quickly confronted with the requirement to properly manage chemical … Laboratory Waste ManagementRead more

Throughout the world, this is the most frequently asked question about lab safety. The answer is … How to Convince Others that Safety is ImportantRead more

The recently published EPA TSCA final rule on methylene chloride bans most uses of this chemical. … Assessing & Updating Lab Safety Protocols for Methylene Chloride ComplianceRead more

CHAS offers the How to be a more effective Chemical Hygiene Officer workshop to provide participants … How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)Read more