The US Environmental Protection Agency has identified the “Maui Method” as the preferred approach for lithium-ion battery disposal. Justin Marquez, a member of the EPA’s National Lithium-Ion Battery ...

Researchers have developed a type of fluorescent dye that can detect microplastics in our food and water, providing a cost-effective solution for identifying environmental pollution. According to a ...

Telehealth technologies, defined broadly as the use of remote tools such as recorded or live video to support animal health decision-making, are increasingly discussed as one way to expand biosecurity ...

At the request of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) will develop a scientifically based ...

Rules for hazardous (classified) locations can be found in Chapter 5 [Special Occupancies] of the National Electrical Code (NEC). What are these specific locations, and why is the word “classified” in ...

For many businesses, daily activities necessitate the use of hazardous substances. To use and store them safely, it is critical to recognize the risks they pose and to meet the highest levels of ...

Seven hazards frequently occur on construction sites. Here’s how recognizing and training workers on these dangers can significantly improve workplace safety and productivity. Physical hazards in ...