Abstract
DEAR SIR: C&EN has been providing an immeasurable service through the years by publishing reports of unknown chemical hazards as well as reviews about safe handling of dangerous chemicals. Other ACS publications have made valuable contributions to safety consciousness by articles such as the series in the Journal of Chemical Education entitled Safety in the Chemical Laboratory. Dr. Robert Cairns, in his President's Message (C&EN, Jan. 1, page 5) wrote about communication in a scientific and engineering society. In order to continue to maintain the leadership in communication among chemical scientists and engineers stressed by Dr. Cairns, it is proposed that the ACS expand its services regarding chemical safety. This effort will inform all chemists of new hazards and remind the new chemist of the old ever-present, but sometimes forgotten hazards. Safety from knowledge and communication is far more desirable than safety by accident. Many accidents with accompanying injury, loss of life and property can ...
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
