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Elizabeth Braun <elizabeth**At_Symbol_Here**LABSAFETYINSTITUTE.ORG>
Subject:
[DCHAS-L] Lab Safety Headlines
Date:
May 1, 2026 14:21 UTC
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ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
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Headline: Chemical leak prompts safety alert at UI Health campusDate: Wednesday, April 29, 2026Location: Biologic Resources Laboratory, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)Synopsis: A safety alert was issued on Wednesday morning following a chemical leak from a tank at the University of Illinois Chicago's Biologic Resources Laboratory. Authorities responded to the scene at the UI Health campus to manage the incident and ensure the safety of students and staff. The situation prompted localized closures, including restrictions at nearby parking structures, while emergency crews worked to contain the leak. Administrators eventually declared the area under control, allowing normal campus activities to resume later in the day.
Headline: Why Congress rolling back chemical safety law should worry you
Synopsis: Theresa Watts, a registered nurse, warns against a new proposal by Senate Republicans to roll back the 2016 bipartisan reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposed changes would weaken the EPA’s ability to conduct safety reviews, potentially allowing harmful "forever chemicals" (PFAS) and toxic solvents like perchloroethylene (PCE) to enter the market without rigorous testing. Watts argues that these rollbacks prioritize industrial interests over public health, threatening to increase cancer risks and environmental contamination in communities across Nevada and the country.Source URL: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/apr/26/why-congress-rolling-back-chemical-safety-law-shou/
Elizabeth Braun, Ph.D.
Director of Educational Content and Learning / LSI Instructor
The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI)
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