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

ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety

CHAS presents a variety of chemical safety workshops for chemistry professionals and safety education stakeholders.

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.”

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:

Employ lab safety skills & best practices
Manage risks & issues
Employ lab safety skills & best practices
Manage risks & issues
Evaluate systems & processes

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With more than 151,000 members spread throughout 140 countries, the American Chemical Society is one of the largest scientific communities in the world. Explore the many benefits of membership in ACS.

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