Chemists and biochemists engage in creative activities that require knowledge of how to safely utiilize chemicals and biological materials in appropriate ways.  However, the majority of chemists and biochemists have had limited opportunity to learn about safety issues early in their academic careers.  At South Dakota State University, an 8-week, 1-credit course has been created to introduce first-year undergraudate students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical education to basic safety principles.  Examples of these principles include the ACS RAMP approach to safety, GHS topics, SDS discussions, PPE review, and laboratory inspections.  Data will be presented to show evidence of student learning during this course as well as student attitudes regarding safety as they start the course and following the 8-week course.

Introduction to safety: An undergraduate course to prepare future chemists and biochemists

Where thousands of chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. Spring 2023 abstracts, posters, and presentations will launch at the end of March.

ACS Spring 2023

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.