Chemical Safety

While the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ sometimes get used interchangeably, they are very different...

We often post about the hazards associated with dangerous goods, but one of the most notable...

Interviewing witnesses can be the most challenging part of a HAZCHEM incident investigation....

So, you’ve purchased a compliant safety shower and eyewash station, it’s installed and ready for...

Emergency decontamination stations must be installed wherever workers are at considerable risk of...

No matter how many precautions you take, chemical emergencies can happen at any time (on any...

Your employees have a duty to stay safe at work — and not behave in a way that could affect either...

We’re getting into the spirit of National Safe Work Month with a post dedicated to raising...

A recent explosion in an American wastewater treatment facility has been deemed ‘accidental’, after...

With the growing use of lithium-ion batteries — and the increased reporting of local incidents when...

The risks surrounding hazardous chemicals can be difficult to define and often have multiple layers...