{"title":"A Bibliometric Review of Personality and Safety Behavior in the Web of Science Database","authors":"Zijian Xu, Xinglong Jin and Xiaoyan Wang*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00112","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00112","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This paper conducted a bibliometric analysis of personality and safety behavior research in the Web of Science database during the period of 2000–2023. A total of 1972 publications were screened from the Web of Science database, which covered 9992 authors, 867 journals, 114 countries/regions, and 3141 organizations. The annual growth trend and distribution of subject categories were analyzed. The most productive and influential countries, institutions, authors, and their cooperation networks were also identified. In addition, keywords occurrence was also provided. It is expected to provide the review for the past decades and significant insight to better understand the development trends associated with personality and safety behavior research.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 3","pages":"193–201"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140610919","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}
Craig A. Merlic*, Sarah R. Zinn and Imke Schröder,
{"title":"Lessons Learned─Heat Gun Fire","authors":"Craig A. Merlic*, Sarah R. Zinn and Imke Schröder, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.4c00007","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.4c00007","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Heat guns are frequently used in research laboratories, and several cases of fires occurring following their use have been reported. In some publicly documented cases, the exact cause of these post-use fires remained elusive. Herein, we present a new incident of a heat-gun-related fire where flammable solvents were not a contributing factor. Instead, we suggest that the faulty equipment may be implicated. This case study underscores the importance of additional fault analysis and effective communication regarding recalls when purchasing and using consumer-grade equipment for laboratories.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 3","pages":"217–221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acs.chas.4c00007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140611099","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}
Denglong Ma*, Weigao Mao, Chenlei Huang, Guangsen Zhang, Yi Han, Xiaoming Zhang, Hansheng Wang and Kang Cen,
{"title":"A Real-Time Multifactor Risk Monitoring Method for the Gas Pipeline Operation Process Based on Mix-Supervised Target Recognition","authors":"Denglong Ma*, Weigao Mao, Chenlei Huang, Guangsen Zhang, Yi Han, Xiaoming Zhang, Hansheng Wang and Kang Cen, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.4c00012","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.4c00012","url":null,"abstract":"<p >With the rapid expansion of urban gas infrastructure, significant issues such as pipeline aging have arisen, leading to an increase in gas pipeline repair operations. However, this process has also resulted in numerous safety accidents. The traditional manual supervision mode for pipeline repair processes has several limitations, including incomplete identification of risk elements and the inability to estimate risks quantitatively. To address these challenges, a safety monitoring method was put forward in this study for the visible risk elements of the gas repair operation process. This method involves the identification of five types of risk elements and the establishment of a target detection data set for gas repair operations. Moreover, a data annotation method based on mix-supervised learning is proposed, which significantly enhances data annotation efficiency and saves 50% of marking time compared with manual annotation while maintaining an acceptable level of accuracy. Additionally, a visual risk element recognition model for the gas repair process was developed by using the YOLOv5 algorithm. The test results demonstrate that the detection accuracy of the visible risk element achieved in this research is 92.9%. These findings can assist in identifying potential safety hazards for personnel, equipment, and the environment during pipeline repair operations.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 3","pages":"259–267"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140572610","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":"Lessons Learned─Splashing Incidents of Methanol and ortho-Chlorobenzaldehyde into Eyes and Faces Due to Accidental Detachment of Luer Slip Syringes and Needles","authors":"Yusuke Koshiba*, Kenji Wakui and Masahiko Ito, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.4c00011","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.4c00011","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This study provides details of two incidents involving the splashing of chemicals (methanol and <i>ortho</i>-chlorobenzaldehyde) from Luer slip syringes into students’ eyes and faces in chemistry laboratories. The methanol incident was directly caused by unsafe acts, specifically the inappropriate use of a Luer slip syringe without adjusting the position of the clamp, which remained elevated. Additionally, the incident was a result of an unsafe condition, as the safety glasses wore by the individual were not designed as over-the-glass safety glasses, creating a gap between the student’s face and lip of the safety glasses, thereby allowing methanol to reach the student’s eyes. Unsafe acts were identified as the direct causes of the <i>ortho</i>-chlorobenzaldehyde incident. These acts included using an inappropriate Luer slip syringe, exerting force on a long syringe needle, conducting syringe operations outside a fume hood, and neglecting to wear appropriate safety glasses and a lab coat. Furthermore, an unsafe condition involved the inappropriate positioning of a flask within a fume hood. Consequently, detaching a needle from the Luer slip syringe resulted in the scattering of chemicals reaching the student’s face and eyes. A method that enables the multifaceted exploration of the causes of human errors and facilitates the development of comprehensive solutions was used to identify 16 root causes of human errors and 11 preventive measures for the <i>ortho</i>-chlorobenzaldehyde incident. The lessons learned from the two incidents contribute substantially to preventing the recurrence of similar syringe incidents and reducing the risks associated with syringe operations in chemistry laboratories that handle hazardous/toxic chemicals.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 3","pages":"222–228"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140572474","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}
Kees van ’t Land*, Meik Franke, Sascha Kersten and Arian Nijmeijer,
{"title":"Intrinsic Continuous Process Safeguarding Revisited for Batch Reactions","authors":"Kees van ’t Land*, Meik Franke, Sascha Kersten and Arian Nijmeijer, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00095","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00095","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Intrinsic continuous process safeguarding (ICPS) is a methodology to substantially improve the process safety of chemical reactions. It was proposed in 1985. The origin of the method is explained in Control of a Potential Undesired Reaction. Two serious events that occurred with chemical reactors between 2000 and 2020 were selected from the databases of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (USA) and the European Major Accident Reporting System (eMARS). The occurrence of these events could have been prevented or their effects could have been mitigated if the principles of ICPS had been applied.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 3","pages":"229–237"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acs.chas.3c00095","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140572266","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}
{"title":"Introduction and Safe Use of Gas Cylinders in China","authors":"Li-Ye Liang, Jian-Yi Nie*, Qiang Wang*, Jian-Feng Wu* and Lingjun Chou*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00106","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00106","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Gas cylinders are widely used in research laboratories, pilot plants, and manufacturing industries because of their affordability, safety, and ease of access as reliable high-pressure gas sources. This review offers a concise summary of gas cylinders, focusing on three significant topics: the categorization of gas cylinders, the color coding of gas cylinders, and the components and identification of gas cylinders. Additionally, it offers guidance on the safe storage, transportation, and use of gas cylinders as well as inspection protocols for gas cylinders in university laboratories in China. Finally, it underlines the hazards that incorrect handling of gas cylinders can cause. By spreading awareness of gas cylinders, we intend to give a more comprehensive audience access to basic knowledge about gas cylinders, lowering the incidence of accidents caused by incorrect handling.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 3","pages":"186–192"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140313932","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":"Disposable Nitrile Glove Resistance to Limonene: Dextrous Robot Hand Versus ASTM F739 Comparison","authors":"Sean Banaee, Airek Mathews and Shane Que Hee*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00117","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00117","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The current technique to assess glove resistance to chemicals for worker protection relies on challenging a flat, 2.54 cm diameter glove piece at or near room temperature. This does not simulate a donned whole glove near the skin temperature subjected to work activity forces. Four different types of disposable nonpowdered unlined/unsupported nitrile gloves in triplicate were measured for thickness, porosity, and for the acrylonitrile content (<i>A</i>) of the challenge and collection sides. Limonene permeation at 35 °C through a whole glove on a clenching and nonclenching dextrous robot hand and with the standard ASTM F739 technique were facilitated by taking samples from the collection sides for GC-MS analysis. The standardized breakthrough time (SBT) when permeation reached 100 ng/cm<sup>2</sup>/min and the steady state permeation rate (SSPR) depended on <i>A</i>, thickness, and porosity. Only the thinnest glove (Lavender) showed statistically significant (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05) increased average SSPR for the clenching hand relative to the nonclenching hand and for the ASTM technique. The ASTM test data for the three thickest gloves were not statistically different from those of the robot hand, but differed from the manufacturer’s. More research with different chemicals and higher clenching forces is needed. Clenching forces can enhance the permeation. Workers wearing ultrathin disposable nitrile gloves have a higher potential for chemical penetration/permeation. Company glove permeation data obtained near room temperature may have a longer SBT and lower SSPR than in practice. Double gloving may be advisible in emergencies and for unknown chemicals when no appropriate thicker Chemical Protective glove is available.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 3","pages":"253–258"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acs.chas.3c00117","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140170111","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}
{"title":"Advancing Era and Rising Concerns in Nanotechnology-Based Cancer Treatment","authors":"Harshita Tiwari, Priyamvada Gupta, Ashish Verma, Swati Singh, Rajiv Kumar, Hemant Kumar Gautam and Vibhav Gautam*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00104","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00104","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Cancer is one of the most prevalent causes of mortality worldwide. The arena of cancer diagnosis and therapy has undergone a tremendous revolution since the development of nanotechnology. Due to their nanosize and biocompatibility, nanoparticles are extensively employed for gene therapy and targeted drug delivery. Nanotechnology-based approaches have also shown promising advancements in the utilization of extracellular vesicles for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy. Apart from this, the CRISPR/Cas9 (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats and CRISPR-associated protein 9)-based nanotherapy and the development of therapeutic nanovaccines have also demonstrated encouraging results in revolutionizing cancer treatment. Nanotechnology-based molecular imaging and contrast agents can detect cancer at very early stages, allowing for prompt treatment and better patient outcomes. Although nanoparticles offer multiple benefits for drug administration, they additionally possess certain pharmacokinetic limitations, such as body clearance, restricted tissue penetration, confrontation with biological barriers, biodistribution, and accumulation. However, improvements in nanoparticle design are intended to resolve safety issues and enhance the therapeutic effects of these particles in a variety of disease complications. While nanotechnology has demonstrated immense potential in the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, there are still several challenges to overcome, including guaranteeing the safety of nanomaterials, taking into account regulatory issues, and creating scalable and affordable solutions. Nevertheless, new developments in nanotechnology and current research hold promise for further revolutionizing cancer detection and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 2","pages":"153–161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140147611","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}
Nan Ma, Junchao Feng, Xiaofang Geng, Weiguo Zhao, Le Zhao, Huahui Bian, Youyou Wang, Weibo Chen, Yuhan Hou, Wenyue Chen, Yanyan Zhan and Yulong Liu*,
{"title":"Medical Emergency Response and Management of Tritium-Related Accidents","authors":"Nan Ma, Junchao Feng, Xiaofang Geng, Weiguo Zhao, Le Zhao, Huahui Bian, Youyou Wang, Weibo Chen, Yuhan Hou, Wenyue Chen, Yanyan Zhan and Yulong Liu*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00061","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.3c00061","url":null,"abstract":"<p >In recent years, potential health hazards associated with tritium radiation have received increased attention. The medical emergency response to tritium-related accidents requires highly specialized and technical expertise with broad coverage and significant impact. In China, nuclear- and radiation-related laws and regulations have a complete emergency system and rescue management plan for dealing with such emergencies. These provisions, combined with the specific characteristics of tritium radiation accidents, underscore the need for the implementation of a medical emergency response. This Account presents guiding opinions for the medical emergency response and management of tritium-related accidents by introducing a three-level rescue system and analyzing medical rescue and psychological assistance for people exposed to tritium in such accidents.</p>","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 3","pages":"180–185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140115509","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":"Turning Outsiders into Insiders: A Call for Papers to Expand the Reach of National Laboratories’ Safety Successes, Challenges, Research, and Approaches","authors":"Cheryl MacKenzie*, ","doi":"10.1021/acs.chas.4c00018","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.chas.4c00018","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73648,"journal":{"name":"Journal of chemical health & safety","volume":"31 2","pages":"98–99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140098438","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}