ACS Center for Lab Safety

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Laboratory Safety

Explore the fundamental topics necessary to maintain safety and regulatory compliance in chemical laboratories.

In-Person

Laboratory Safety & Health

Learn best practices to minimize personal injury, health impairment, property loss, regulatory fines, and liability in your laboratory.

On-Demand

Foundations of Chemical Safety & Risk Management

This free, online, self-paced course offers education on chemical safety concepts.

Upcoming Safety Events

CHAS Spring 2021, Professional Workshops

Date: June 05, 2021 Location: Online

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25th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

Date: June 14, 2021 Location: Online

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Explore Additional 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.

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Safety Mindset

How can students work safer in the lab? The ACS Safety series describes how students and teachers can practice safety in academic labs.

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Why Should We Do Laboratory Risk Assessments?

Learn about why and how Risk Assessments are an important habit to develop in the research lab.

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Working in the lab alone?

Explore the many safety requirements and scenarios you may encounter when working in a chemistry lab by yourself.

JOURNAL

ACS Chemical Health & Safety

ACS Chemical Health & Safety is a global platform for ensuring that all members of the chemical enterprise receive access to new research, safety information, regulatory updates, effective chemical hygiene practices, and hazard assessment tools.

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The chapter “Communicating Safety Information” in the ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication

How can students work safer in labs? The ACS Chemical Laboratory Safety series describes how students and teachers can practice safety in academic labs. Download the book now.

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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.”

Read Policy on “Safety in The Chemistry Enterprise”

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: