essential2workplace safety
The men and women of chemistry help make the products that keep us safe at work, from protective goggles to fire extinguishers. The business of chemistry spends more than $2 billion per year improving worker health and safety for its own employees. As a result of these efforts, the chemistry industry has achieved illness and injury rates one-quarter the average for manufacturing.
Did You Know
lifesaving
The chemical industry creates the majority of raw materials used in lifesaving healthcare products such as sutures, tubing, IV components, filters, scalpels and gloves.
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Featured Articles
firefighting
Firefighters need more than just water to extinguish flames. Chemical foams and sprays help them get the job done quickly and safely. American Chemistry goes behind the scenes to learn the pivotal role chemistry plays in not only fighting fires, but also preventing them. » learn more
law enforcement
Men and women in law enforcement, public safety and the military head to work equipped with plastics engineered to help keep them safe from harm. » learn more
Initiatives
Responsible Care®
Responsible Care is the largest and most comprehensive environmental, health and safety initiative in American industry. » learn more
TRANSCAER®
TRANSCAER assists communities to prepare for and respond to possible hazardous material transportation incidents. » learn more
CHEMTREC®
Since 1971, CHEMTREC has been dedicated to assisting emergency personnel respond effectively to incidents involving hazardous materials. » learn more
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