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==Origin== |
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The Division of Chemical Health and Safety was established in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stuart |first=Ralph |date=2017-08-03 |title=History |url=http://dchas.org/category/chas-materials/history/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety |language=en-US}}</ref><!-- Co-published bimonthly by Elsevier Science Inc. and DCHAS, the JCHAS includes peer reviewed articles, regular columns, news, and ideas relating to issues and advances in the field of chemical health and safety. It provides applicable and relatable examples that chemical hygiene officers and others responsible for the safety of their workplaces can put to use right away, identifying potential and developing safety concerns before they harm. |
The Division of Chemical Health and Safety was established in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stuart |first=Ralph |date=2017-08-03 |title=History |url=http://dchas.org/category/chas-materials/history/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety |language=en-US}}</ref><!-- Co-published bimonthly by Elsevier Science Inc. and DCHAS, the JCHAS includes peer reviewed articles, regular columns, news, and ideas relating to issues and advances in the field of chemical health and safety. It provides applicable and relatable examples that chemical hygiene officers and others responsible for the safety of their workplaces can put to use right away, identifying potential and developing safety concerns before they harm.--> |
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The Journal of Chemical Health and Safety (JCHAS) is a significant publication in the field of chemical health and safety. Here are some key points about it: |
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Peer-Reviewed Content: The JCHAS features peer-reviewed articles that cover various topics related to chemical health and safety1. This ensures that the information is thoroughly vetted by experts before publication. |
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Practical Application: It offers practical examples and guidance that can be immediately implemented by chemical hygiene officers and others in charge of workplace safety2. |
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Proactive Approach: The journal focuses on identifying potential safety concerns early on, which helps prevent accidents and injuries in chemical handling environments. |
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This publication is a collaborative effort between Elsevier Science Inc. and the Division of Chemical Health and Safety (DCHAS), emphasizing its commitment to advancing safety practices in chemistry.--> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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| Formation | 1979 |
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| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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| Membership | 1,700 |
Official language | English |
Parent organization | American Chemical Society |
| Website | www |
The Division of Chemical Health and Safety (DCHAS) is a technological department of the American Chemical Society (ACS) that concentrates on health and security within the field of chemistry. Founded in 1979 in Washington, D.C., DCHAS works with numerous sister organizations, including the ACS Committee on Chemical Safety, AIChE's Center for Process Safety, Campus Safety, the Health and Environmental Association, and the AIHA Laboratory Safety Committee.[1]
Origin
The Division of Chemical Health and Safety was established in 1979.[2]
Awards
The awards provided by DCHAS include:[3]
- Howard Fawcett Chemical Health and Safety Award: An award for outstanding individual contributions to the field of chemical health and safety.
- SafetyStratus College and University Health and Safety Award: An award for the most comprehensive chemical safety programs in higher education (undergraduate study only).
- Tillmanns-Skolnik Award: An award for outstanding, long-term service to the Division of Chemical Health and Safety.
- CHAS Student Registration Award: An award providing reimbursement in the amount of a full-conference registration fee (undergraduate, graduate, or pre-college teacher-student rate, as applicable).
- Laboratory Safety Institute Graduate Research Faculty Safety Award: An award to graduate-level academic research faculty who demonstrate outstanding commitment to chemical health and safety in their laboratories.
- Service Awards: An award given to encourage student participation in CHAS programming at ACS national meetings.
- CHAS Fellows Award: An award is given for a lifetime of dedication and service to the American Chemical Society, the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety, and the chemical health and safety field.
References
- ^ Box, Melinda (2023-04-10). "About Us". ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ Stuart, Ralph (2017-08-03). "History". ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ Stuart, Ralph (2022-09-24). "The Nomination Process for CHAS Awards". ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
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