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If you're wondering how formaldehyde can have such a toxic reputation and still be in so many everyday items, the answer is it's all in the quantity. Most people who are exposed to small amounts of formaldehyde present in home products don't experience any serious health complications. How...
No matter how small or large, chemical spills require immediate attention. Learn how to manage spills by following these 4 essential rules. Accidents happen. No matter how small or large, chemical spills require immediate attention because they have the potential to contaminate, injure, and create ...
While load cells are advantageous in many applications because of their noncontact nature, they are expensive and the vessel support structure and connecting piping must be designed around the load cell’s requirements of a floating substructure. The total weight of the vessel, piping and connecting ...
Trespass is another, when unwanted light spills into unlit areas. Light pollution can affect animals in many ways. It has the potential to disrupt sleeping cycles, breeding cycles, migration cycles and feeding cycles, to name a few. Light pollution can affect people, too. Artificial light ...
you may have to work faster than you anticipated and without taking a break. Both speed and ease can be achieved by using an extension handle so you can paint from the floor instead of from a stepladder that has to be moved around the room. Many roller handles are made to accept a sc...
Follow regulatory requirements:Be aware of regulatory requirements for the storage and disposal of chemicals, and ensure that your organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations. This may involve obtaining permits, keeping records of chemical use and disposal, and reporting any spills or ...
Despite the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), established safety policies, and knowledge of numerous potential hazards, many researchers and lab personnel continue to take unnecessary risks that lead to accidents and injuries. Recent studies have highlighted alarming frequencies of ...
Many spills of leaded gasoline that occurred prior to 1996 still contribute to lead contamination of soil and groundwater. Testing for Lead Lead in water is colorless, odorless and tasteless, so detection requires chemical testing. In the home, water samples should include a “first-draw” ...
They also have remote-operated robotic arms with lifters, grabbers, pinchers and cutters. Many times an ROV is sent down to access the situation so the crew can decide the best course of action for response. If the disabled submarine is simply trapped or has lost power, the ROV can ...