Improper Chemical Storage in School Lab Leads to Tragic Accident
A devastating accident took place at Beacon High School in New York City when a chemistry demonstration known as the “Rainbow Experiment” went horribly wrong. The experiment, designed to show how different chemicals burn in colorful flames, quickly escalated into a flash fire. Two students suffered serious burns—one of them sustaining life-threatening injuries—after a flammable substance ignited and spread uncontrollably. Following the incident, investigators discovered that multiple safety protocols had been overlooked. Chemicals were not stored in accordance with hazardous material guidelines, and safety equipment such as fire blankets and functional fume […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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