ACS CENTER FOR Lab Safety
The ACS Center for Lab Safety supports and promotes the safe, ethical, responsible, and sustainable practice of chemistry through easy access to authoritative tools, education, training, and guidance.
Explore Lab Safety Courses
Upcoming Safety Events
CHAS Professional Workshops
Upcoming Workshop: Online, Sunday, October 9, 2022
Register for the October 9 workshop: Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture
Explore Lab Safety Resources
Multimedia resources and reading materials for teachers, students, researchers and professionals. Learn how to improve safety and minimize risk in chemical laboratories.
Safety is an ACS Core Value
Safety is a core strategic value for the Society and it is highlighted in the ACS Strategic Plan.
“We support and promote the safe, ethical, responsible, and sustainable practice of chemistry coupled with professional behavior and technical competence. We recognize a responsibility to safeguard the health of the planet through chemical stewardship.”
Develop Your Skills
From student, to research team leader, to small business entrepreneur, safety skills and knowledge require conscious development and commitment from everyone involved in the chemical enterprise. The ACS Center for Lab Safety supports and promotes the safe, ethical, responsible, and sustainable practice of chemistry through easy access to authoritative tools, education, training, and guidance. Through our courses you can learn how to:

Employ lab safety skills & best practices

Manage risks & issues

Conduct experiments & research

Demonstrate technical subject matter expertise