Safety Resources for Postsecondary Educators
Providing a safe learning environment is an essential component of chemistry education. It ensures students can learn chemistry theory and practice without fear of injury while teaching them safety skills they will need as they progress through their academic and professional careers. Also, good chemical hygiene and safe practices support environmental responsibility and can help protect institutions from lawsuits and other legal actions.
Use the following resources to help you establish and grow chemical safety and hygiene practices at your institution.
- ACS Committee on Chemical Safety (CCS)
The ACS governance committee dedicated to developing ACS policies and resources on chemical safety
- ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety (CHAS)
An ACS technical division that supports technical programming, peer-reviewed publications, and an email discussion list on chemical health and safety
ACS policies, publications, and information
- Chemical Safety Practices & Recommendations
ACS policies and recommendations, as well as external resources addressing laboratory design, reproductive health, and more
- Chemical Safety in the Classroom
Information and publications for K-16 chemistry classes
- The Safety Zone
Chemical & Engineering News blog on chemical safety
- More ACS resources
A compilation of chemical health and safety resources available through ACS
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