Lab Safety Q&A: Fire Hazards Edition

Lab Safety Q&A: Fire Hazards Edition

Fire in the lab! What to do? Welcome to the Safety Q & A series, fire edition: the Laboratory Safety Institute's answers to your most burning questions.   Q1: What if the fire is small and contained? Do you always need a fire extinguisher? If the fire is...

Is Your Lab Safety Training — Safe?

Is Your Lab Safety Training — Safe?

Screenshots from the Boston Department of Fire Services. Two demonstrators produce a dangerous explosion during a police safety training. According to a September 26 report on Boston.com, "A small explosion during a training demonstration for Massachusetts State...