A potential dimethylmercury incident at MIT led to the temporary closure of its chemistry building and medical monitoring for a graduate student and nearby lab members. The incident highlights the importance of understanding chemical hazards, reviewing synthesis plans before beginning work and seeking help whenever health or safety may be at risk.

A graduate student at Hokkaido University died following severe exposure to hydrofluoric acid, while two students who attempted a rescue suffered minor injuries. The incident highlights the importance of proper training, emergency preparation and strict safety procedures when handling HF or HF-producing materials.

When the on-call professional from EH&S arrived on scene, the researchers had evacuated the lab and were waiting in the hallway along with the UCD Fire Department Haz-Mat Team.

Approximately 50 mL of undiluted beta-mercaptoethanol was accidently spilled onto the floor of a laboratory.

After an injury during routine laboratory work, an employee noticed a mercury spill.

UCLA EH&S Field Safety Specialist, Claudia Alii, PhD, recounts an incident that influenced her career.

A small quantity of DCM chemical causes an alarming injury after accidental injection.

Researcher injured by flying glass when view window shatters on over-pressurized vacuum chamber. (UC Berkeley)

EH&S employees discover battery fire in hazardous materials truck.

What went right--and what went wrong--when a UC Davis student was scratched by a monkey in an African wildlife sanctuary.

Important electrical safety tips for the office worker.

Dangerous situation occurs when metal fatigue causes autoclave pressure disc failure.

During a recent fire and life safety inspection, a discharged fire extinguisher was discovered in a laboratory.