Safe Science Promoting a Culture of Safety in Academic Chemical Research

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 br...

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Main Authors: Council, National Research, Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and, Integration, Board on Human-Systems, Studies, Division on Earth and Life, Technology, Board on Chemical Sciences and, Research, Committee on Establishing and Promoting a Culture of Safety in Academic Laboratory
Format: eBook Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C National Academies Press 05.08.2014
The National Academies Press
Edition:1
Subjects:
Chemical laboratories
Chemical laboratories > Safety measures
Chemistry
Safety education
Safety measures
ISBN:0309300916, 9780309300919
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro -- FrontMatter -- Preface -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Safety Systems and Cultures -- 3 Laboratory Safety in Chemical Research in Academic Settings -- 4 Laboratory Safety Dynamics to Improve Safety Culture -- 5 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations -- Appendix: Biographies of Committee Members and Staff