Safe Science: Promoting a Culture of Safety in Academic Chemical Research (Laboratory Safety) - Softcover

National Research Co

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309300916 ISBN 13: 9780309300919

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2014

Synopsis

Recent serious and sometimes fatal accidents in chemical research laboratories at United States universities have driven government agencies, professional societies, industries, and universities themselves to examine the culture of safety in research laboratories. These incidents have triggered a broader discussion of how serious incidents can be prevented in the future and how best to train researchers and emergency personnel to respond appropriately when incidents do occur. As the priority placed on safety increases, many institutions have expressed a desire to go beyond simple compliance with regulations to work toward fostering a strong, positive safety culture: affirming a constant commitment to safety throughout their institutions, while integrating safety as an essential element in the daily work of laboratory researchers.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309300916
• ISBN 13: 9780309300919
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 170