Interpreting commonly used regulatory and chemical initialisms

What is the STEL for that vPvB SVHC? To the layperson that sentence probably looks unintelligible. Perhaps there are a few vowels missing? In the world of chemical regulations, however,…READ MORE

What is dexamethasone and how does it treat COVID-19?

You might have seen this potent drug mentioned in the news quite a bit lately, especially as a COVID-19 treatment of choice for Donald Trump. In this article, we take…READ MORE

Part 3 – The truth about COVID-19 vaccines

I want COVID-19 to go away too, but you’re going to be injecting me with what?! You may have seen news articles regarding a number of vaccine candidates that have…READ MORE

Part 2 – The truth about vaccine production

I want COVID-19 to go away too, but you’re going to be injecting me with what?! If you were asked to describe 2020 in just a few words, ‘COVID-19’ and…READ MORE

Part 1 The truth about vaccines – I want COVID-19 to go away too, but you’re going to be injecting me with what?!

COVID-19 has certainly left its mark on 2020, and the race is on to create a vaccine that will see borders reopen, economies flourish, and most importantly, allow us all…READ MORE

Top five tips for designing an effective laboratory

When it comes to creating a safe, functional and effective space for scientists to carry out their research, there is a lot to consider. Lab design and planning requires a…READ MORE

Chemical safety equipment: what it is, why your lab needs it, and what to do with it

To ensure the safety of everyone working in your laboratory, it is imperative to have the appropriate chemical safety equipment. Like all equipment in the lab, chemical safety equipment should…READ MORE

Elastic Search

Lightning Fast Search Chemwatch has adopted new search technologies to improve your experience – you now have some of the fastest and most accurate chemical search tools available. The improvements…READ MORE

How to use chemical safety signs, pictograms and charts for hazard identification in your lab

While labelling is important, a picture really does speak a thousand words when it comes to identifying and communicating hazards in the laboratory and workspace. Aside from being easily recognisable…READ MORE

How to implement chemical safety and compliance in your workplace

Safety is paramount when working with chemicals—not only for compliance with government regulations, but also to prevent the devastating effects that chemical-related accidents can have on workers and on the…READ MORE

How to select suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for working with chemicals

Safety first is the golden rule when it comes to choosing your wardrobe for working with chemicals, but how do you choose the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing…READ MORE

What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and why are they important?

Background: From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were originally known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) until, in 2012, the Occupational…READ MORE

Top 20 chemical safety tips for your workplace

The effects of chemical-related accidents can be devastating for workers and their families, as injuries may lead to loss of life, loss of career, pain, suffering and overwhelming medical costs.…READ MORE