Safety and science Partners in innovation: Chemical safety at work has its frustrations - for workers and regulators alike - but neglecting it in the name of innovation can cost lives.

The article focuses on the critical intersection of innovation and chemical safety in the workplace, examining instances where individuals, like the late entrepreneur Stockton Rush, disregarded safety protocols in the pursuit of innovation, leading to tragic consequences. It author explores the challenges faced by health and safety professionals, the negative attitudes towards health and safety.