Safety skills are recognized as essential lab skills for students, necessitating the incorporation of active learning of chemical safety education into undergraduate curricula. Meaningful engagement of students in training and education on principle-based lab safety skills, chemical information sources, and general safety instructions is crucial…

A ChE process safety assignment using case study videos produced by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is described. Study of student perceptions of video quality and effectiveness of 25 CSB videos identified a number of entries highly-regarded by students which would make good choices for in-class discussion/assignments. Student ratings of…

Chemicals used in academic teaching laboratories, research institutions, and industrial facilities are mostly dual-use chemicals. They provide many desired benefits but at the same time may cause adverse effects to human health and environments. In the case of Somalia, there are gaps in terms of chemical security (CS) awareness and…

A Dow Chemical Company senior group leader discusses the following topics: how research is carried out at Dow from a safety and health standpoint, desirable qualities in professional chemists, and a common sense approach to government regulations. (BB)

This article brings to the attention of chemists the toxicological properties of several important classes of organic compounds. (BB)

Describes chemical labeling standards published by the Association for Science Education in Great Britain to guide educators in identifying hazardous chemicals. (MLH)

Presents questions reflecting an emphasis on more recent safety issues within laboratory situations. (EB)

Accumulation of sodium azide in copper or lead plumbing can result in the formation of copper or lead azide and an eventual explosion. Presents procedures to dispose of azide wastes. (GS)

Discusses some chemical hazards and precautions that should be taken. (RH)