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Laboratory Safety eTextbook
The 3rd Edition of Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students is now free to chemistry students and instructors worldwide as an eTextbook. The first two editions of the textbook, published by Wiley in 2010 and 2016, laid the foundation for chemistry lab safety education. Authors Dr. David Finster and Dr. Robert Hill Jr. have generously donated the 3rd edition to ACS, making the textbook accessible to the global chemistry community.
eTextbook Access & Quiz Management
Accessing the eTextbook requires creating a free ACS ID and completing a short registration form. Instructors who wish to manage quizzes within their institution’s Learning Management System (LMS) may request access to the e-Textbook’s quiz bank files. The eTextbook is hosted on the ACS LMS (Moodle), which also enables instructors to invite students to the platform and create and manage quizzes directly within it. To use any of these instructor features, a request form must be submitted. This form is available on the eTextbook’s homepage within Moodle.
Comprehensive Coverage of Chemistry Lab Safety
Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students covers a wide range of safety topics that all undergraduate chemistry majors should be familiar with by graduation. The eTextbook is structured into introductory, intermediate, and advanced topics, making it a versatile and complete resource for integrating chemical safety instruction into the four-year undergraduate curriculum. The content aligns with the ACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs, as developed by the Committee on Professional Training (CPT), ensuring that students receive a thorough and up-to-date education in lab safety practices.
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