{"title":"Safe Piranhas: A Review of Methods and Protocols","authors":"H. Schmidt","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00094.s001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00094.s001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81722563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kimberly J. Brown*, Amos B. Smith III, Minh Nguyen
{"title":"Lessons Learned from Laboratory Vacuum Pump Exhaust Explosion: Discussion and Preventative Strategies","authors":"Kimberly J. Brown*, Amos B. Smith III, Minh Nguyen","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00060","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Here, we wish to report an explosion which occurred in an organic synthesis laboratory during an attempted evaporation of solvent via rotary evaporation. The explosion, which occurred inside of a vacuum pump cabinet, resulted in a fire and damages to the laboratory but no injuries. This “Lessons-Learned” article describes the direct cause of the event as determined by the Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety and proposes casual factors that should be considered to prevent this incident from occurring in other laboratories.</p>","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"323387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introduction for Special Edition: Safety Policy, Regulations, and Codes from Around the World","authors":"Imke Schröder*, Goh Choo Ta","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00089","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"1209491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jude M. Reyes, John Vincent M. Tumaneng, Gilbert U. Yu*
{"title":"Facile Grignard Reaction Demonstration Using Molecular Sieved Dried Solvent","authors":"Jude M. Reyes, John Vincent M. Tumaneng, Gilbert U. Yu*","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00015","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Methods involving C–C bond formation are continuously being innovated due to their importance in the creation and modification of important organic molecules. The classic Grignard reaction demonstrates C–C bond formation with reagents that are usually accessible in undergraduate laboratory classes. Oftentimes, to make the Grignard reaction viable, the reactions are assisted by heating at elevated temperatures or with the use of a catalyst accompanied by solvents that have been dried using highly reactive sodium metal (Na<sup>0</sup>)─conditions which increase the risk of a laboratory fire or explosion. For this work, a method to conduct Grignard reactions under mild conditions utilizing sand-paper-polished Mg ribbons and solvent dried using molecular sieves was developed. The conscientious, accessible, and easy-to-follow preparation of both the solvent and the Mg ribbons is found to contribute more to the percent conversion of reagents to products. The average percent conversion with the proposed method ranged from 76.8% to 99.5% based on <sup>1</sup>H NMR results. This makes the Grignard demonstration possible even for the most humid, tropical locations.</p>","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"1197980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dust Explosion Risk Assessment of Extruded Food Production Process by Fault Tree Analysis","authors":"Taddao Pahasup-anan, Torpong Kreetachat, Wirogana Ruengphrathuengsuka, Surachai Wongcharee, Nopagon Usahanunth, Saksit Imman, Kowit Suwannahong*","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00036","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Dust explosions in compressed food factories can cause severe injury and death as well as damage to assets. This research aimed to assess the risk of dust explosions using the Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) technique from grain extruded food production. The results showed that there were possible situations in which 14 dust explosions were generated at the belt-drying area of puffed food. Considering some fundamental factors, the primary reason for the most significant dust explosion risk is seen to be welding/cutting operations. These processes create a source of ignition or heat in the environment. Therefore, an extruded food production factory should train welding and metal cutting to prevent dust explosions. Moreover, a flameless venting device and an explosion suppression detector should be installed in dust collectors. The FTA method demonstrated the risk of a dust explosion caused by machinery and equipment that must be reduced and controlled to an acceptable level to prevent the occurrence of dust explosions, which has a serious impact on occupational health assets and the environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00036","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"677804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Frankie Wood-Black*, Michael B. Blayney*, Marc Reid*, Jessica A. Martin, Lauren Goulding, Alexandra J. Berl
{"title":"A New Course, Double Gloving, Diethyl Ether Triggers Explosion, and More","authors":"Frankie Wood-Black*, Michael B. Blayney*, Marc Reid*, Jessica A. Martin, Lauren Goulding, Alexandra J. Berl","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00088","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"1176467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cybersecurity and Drones: Syeda Sultana Razia Discusses the Importance of Chemical Security in a Globalized World","authors":"Benjamin Plackett","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00090","url":null,"abstract":"<p >In collaboration with C&EN</p>","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"1117728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CSCL and Industrial Chemical Management Framework in Japan","authors":"Takashi Fukushima*","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00037","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Despite Japan’s presence in the global economy, its industrial chemical regulations were less accessible than other economies’ chemical regulation frameworks, such as the United States’ Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Europe’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), due to the limited information in English. Since the Japanese government considered chemical regulations as domestic issues, it did not prioritize disseminating information to overseas stakeholders. This Case Study outlines Japan’s industrial chemical regulation framework and highlights the Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL) by elaborating on its development history and amendments. The author was involved in CSCL implementation for more than 14 years.</p>","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"1249905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patrick Leonard Omokpariola*, Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola
{"title":"Institutional Framework for the Sound Management of Chemicals and Chemical Industries in Nigeria","authors":"Patrick Leonard Omokpariola*, Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00045","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Nigeria can harness its human, social, and economic potential only through adequate use of its abundant natural and human resources. Chemicals are the most critical agent of Nigeria’s industrial revolution. They are useful in manufacturing and economic development and occupy a pivotal role in many industrial sectors. This study assesses Nigeria’s framework for sound management of chemicals in chemical industries and the local threats limiting its developmental strides. It reviews past and current regulations, as well as guidelines and processes for compliance by chemical importers, exporters, distributors, and end users. Highlighted are the Nigerian chemical supply chain measures to enhance sound chemical management nationwide. Also discussed are the need to strengthen these regulations and laws and the necessary steps to place the country on the path of development and to ensure the socioeconomic wellbeing of its citizens and environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"1236746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Dana Ménard*, Emma Flynn, Kendall Soucie, John F. Trant
{"title":"Accident Experiences and Reporting Practices in Canadian Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratories: A Pilot Investigation","authors":"A. Dana Ménard*, Emma Flynn, Kendall Soucie, John F. Trant","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.1c00070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00070","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Accidents in chemistry and biochemistry laboratories are a regular occurrence and have been associated with injuries, property damage, and deaths. However, despite a high prevalence rate of accident involvement reported in previous investigations of academic lab personnel (approximately 30%), little is known about the context in which academic lab accidents occur. Previous findings also suggest a high degree of accident underreporting (25–40%), but again, little is known about this phenomenon. Pilot data was gathered from a convenience sample of 104 students and postdoctoral fellows in chemistry-related fields through an online survey. Results showed a high level of accident involvement (56.7%); of that number, most of those (65.9%) had been involved in multiple accidents. Most accidents involved only personal injuries and happened on a weekday afternoon with other lab members present. The majority of participants reported wearing multiple types of PPE at the time; however, adherence rates for any one type of equipment (e.g., goggles, gloves, coat) was less than 50%. Most (69.6%) reported their accidents to multiple individuals and were at least somewhat or very satisfied (81.2%) with their decision to report. Participants who chose not to report their accidents reported barriers such as beliefs that the accident was not severe, concerns about judgment, self-blame, and not knowing they had to report the accident or how. Implications for safety training and reporting practices are considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":12,"journal":{"name":"ACS Chemical Health & Safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"1342253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}