Small bench-top fires are common in labs, but large fires are rare. Labs using solvents pose risks of flash fires, explosions, and toxic smoke. Prevent fires by planning experiments carefully, ...

The doors to laboratories utilizing hazardous equipment, toxic or flammable chemicals—and the doors to hazardous materials storage rooms—must be posted with an emergency response sign listing the ...

A 15-year-old student and teacher sustained burns when a fire erupted during a chemistry experiment at Brookline High School’s summer program on July 3. The incident highlights the need for laboratory ...