Archived Articles
Protected: Peroxide Formers
Some solvents self-oxidize once exposed to oxygen, forming explosively unstable organic peroxides. Because radical isomerization plays a major role in peroxide formation, light exposure helps to catalyze it. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21735019/...
read moreProtected: Hydrogen Gas (old)
Hydrogen gas (CAS# 1333-74-0) has a low LEL and a broad flammability range. The LEL, or lower explosive/flammable limit, is the lowest volume percent in air at which the gas can flash or catch fire in the presence of heat or sparks. The LEL for hydrogen is 4%, and it...
read more
The New Safety Strategy: Quit Preventing Accidents and Start Creating Value
If you charged a membership fee to participate in your safety programs, how many of your workers would voluntarily pay? The answer to this question…
read more
Remember to wear your lab coat when working in the lab.
For information on how to pick the correct fitting lab coat as well as lab coat type please feel free to get in contact with Jonathan Klane at jklane1@asu.edu or Fredi Doerstling at fdoerstl@asu.edu.
read more
The Value of Praise in Safety
An article was recently published in the occupational safety and health magazine EHS Today featuring Gretchen LeFever-Watson discussing the value in praising individuals for their commitment to creating a safe workplace for their colleagues. Read the...
read more
