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The life science industry is not immune to the risk posed by combustible dust. Many pharmaceutical production processes, such as batching, compression, dispensing, granulating, and mixing, create dust hazards. Common airborne combustible dust particles which are a by-product of these operations, and may present an explosion risk if not controlled, include calcium, lactose, lithium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, and sodium.

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that may be toxic to human health. PFAS accumulate in the environment, such as in waterways, in the fish that swim in those waterways, and in public drinking water systems. Blood serum tests of male and female subjects between the ages of 12 and 80 found PFAS in 98% of those tested. Links have been established between human exposure to PFAS and adverse effects on the immune, endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive systems (including fertility and pregnancy outcomes) and an increased risk for cancer.

Life Science organizations often maintain or work with perishable property critical to the company’s ongoing operations. Perishable property refers to a business’s personal property that is susceptible to spoilage, rapid decay, or deterioration, often due to an unwanted change in environmental conditions. Examples of perishable property used by life science companies include:

Due to the pandemic, many ongoing clinical trials have faced disruptions due to restrictions on participant travel. As a result, researchers and sponsors quickly adapted their trial protocols to incorporate remote and decentralized approaches. This led to increased adoption of DCTs across a wide range of therapeutic areas. This article discusses the development of decentralized clinical trials and how companies can benefit from their increased prevalence.