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New phone app version of MSDS Pocket Dictionary now available

October 25, 2011

There’s a new way for workers and emergency response personnel to decipher the intimidating technical terms and abbreviations they frequently encounter on material safety data sheets (MSDS) and chemical container labels.

CSB: Lack of accountability, oversight led to Texas Tech lab explosion

Grad student lost three fingers

October 20, 2011

A investigaton by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has found that systemic deficiencies led to a chemistry laboratory explosion at Texas Tech University in January of 2010 that seriously injured a graduate student.

OSHA releases new info on laboratory hazards

October 17, 2011

OSHA has released new educational materials on laboratory safety aimed at helping laboratory managers protected their workers from exposure to chemical, biological and physical hazards.

CSB to hold webinar on lab accident findings

October 14, 2011

Anyone interested in learning the details of a college laboratory accident involving a high-energy metal compound can sign up for a free webinar being conducted by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

CO2Meter, Inc. rolls out four new data loggers

Next-generation data loggers and industrial gas sensors combined

September 27, 2011

The EC100 Rechargeable Electrochemical Data Loggers from CO2Meter, Inc. are designed to remotely log gas level concentrations at any frequency you choose.

CSB says DuPont accidents were preventable

Report cites unsafe equipment, failure to investigate near misses

September 22, 2011

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released its final report on a series of three accidents that occurred over a 33-hour period on January 22 and 23, 2010, at the DuPont Corporation’s Belle, West Virginia, chemical manufacturing plant – including a fatal release of deadly phosgene gas, which was used as a chemical weapon in World War One.

Recyclable Protective Wear

September 16, 2011

Whether it’s protection against chemical or biological contaminants, PolyCo is a top choice when choosing personal protective wear that is safe and recyclable.

Emergency Shower Decontamination Booth

August 22, 2011

Shower Unit is molded one piece seamless of chemical resistant fiberglass. Emergency Shower comes equipped with a pull rod activated shower and push handle eye/face wash for quick rinsing of eyes, face and body.