In response to the growing threat of wildfires in the U.S. where an average of 7.5 million acres have been impacted over the last 10 years, Chemical Insights Research Institute of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. with support of UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development to provide scientific information to help Americans stay safe during wildfire events. Wildfires can be a source of particle and chemical air pollution that can infiltrate homes and impact the respiratory and cardiovascular health of occupants. As a result, many consumers are turning to the use of air cleaners to help filter out the pollution.

Chemical Insights Research Institute, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Georgia State University’s School of Public Health (GSU) announced the launch of a research initiative on understanding human exposure and the potential health effects of vaping and e-cigarettes. Researchers will characterize airborne particulate aerosols and volatile organic chemicals released during e-cigarette and vape use and determine human exposure levels and potential toxicity for users and bystanders.

Global safety science leader Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and India’s prestigious National Fire Service College (NFSC) have jointly signed a memorandum of understanding designed to promote greater collaboration and help advance lithium-ion battery fire safety and standardization in India.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. today announced that its fire safety research division, UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI), is expanding its focus to address fire safety challenges created by new technologies and environmental dynamics. The organization is extending its collaborative model to actively engage fire investigators, fire safety engineers, academia, government, industry, safety educators and the general public, as well as the fire service. To better reflect its expanded scope, the organization has revised its name to “UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute."