CCS Project Portfolio
The following documents and resources have been created by members of the Committee on Chemical Safety (CCS) and this portfolio is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of chemical safety information.
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CCS Project Portfolio
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听 [Video Short] YouTube Video to accompany the Education/Training publication. 听 | 听 2023 |
Integrated Science Safety Instruction (Education/Training) [PDF] CCS recommends the use of consistent definitions in the chemistry curriculum and in developing safety materials for instruction and in communicating with fellow instructors and safety professionals. 听 | 2023 |
ACS Comment on the EPA Proposal to Regulate Methylene Chloride听[PDF] A response to EPAs request for public comment on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0465 Methylene Chloride; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 听 | 2023 |
Safety in the Chemistry Enterprise [ACS Position Statement] One of the ACS Science in Public Policy statements. 听 | 2022 |
Nanotechnology Safety Resources听[Webpage] Guidelines for safer handling of low-solubility, ultrafine particles in laboratories. 听 | 2021 |
Regulation of Laboratory Waste听[ACS Position Statement] One of the ACS Sustainability & Environment statements. 听 | 2021 |
Safe Transportation Recommendations for Chemicals Used in Demonstrations or Educational Activities听[PDF] Information regarding regulatory requirements that must be followed when transporting hazardous materials on public roads. 听 | 2021 |
The Student Laboratory Code of Conduct听[Webpage] A template for chemistry teachers and administrators to design safety protocols for student behavior in their chemistry laboratories. 听 | 2020 |
Recommendation for Sharing, Cleaning, and Disinfecting Safety Goggles and Glasses听听[PDF] Recommendations for using laboratory eyewear. 听 | 2020 |
Safety Rubric - Assessing Chemical Demonstration Videos [PDF] A template for educators to review the safety and pedagogy of chemical demonstration videos on the web to determine whether they should be used in the classroom. 听 | 2019 |
New & Improved Flame Test Demonstration听[PDF] A safer alternative to the Rainbow Demonstration which has resulted in numerous injuries in educational and outreach settings. 听 | 2018 |
Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories, Eighth Edition听(SACL) [PDF] An introduction to chemical safety for first- and second-year university students. Covers RAMP, GHS, Basic Toxicology, Housekeeping, etc. Can be used as a study guide for the ACS 2019 Chemical Health and Safety Exam.听Hard copies are available for purchase from the听. 听 | 2017 |
Guidelines for Chemical Laboratory Safety in Academic Institutions [PDF] Guidance for instilling a strong safety foundation in students and deepening their knowledge of safety practices.听Hard copies are available for purchase from the听. 听 | 2016 |
Guidelines for Chemical Laboratory Safety in Secondary Schools听[PDF] Foundational tools and guidelines for science teachers to encourage a strong safety culture in classrooms and labs. The RAMP risk management system is presented.听Hard copies are available for purchase from the听. 听 | 2016 |
Identifying and Evaluating Hazards in Research Laboratories [PDF] Information and risk assessment tools for recognizing hazards and minimizing risk in research laboratories. 听 | 2015 |
Identifying and Evaluating Hazards in Research Laboratories [Website] Companion website to听Identifying and Evaluating Hazards in Research Laboratories [PDF]. 听 | 听 |
ACS Comment to EPA on Labpack Land Disposal Restriction听[PDF] A response to EPAs request for public comment on requirements for land disposal restriction notices and recordkeeping for all hazardous waste labpacks. 听 | 2014 |
Safety Alert: The Rainbow Demonstration听[PDF] A message from CCS regarding inherent dangers of the Rainbow Demonstration. 听 | 2014 |
Safety Alert: Tornado Experiment听[PDF] A message from CCS regarding inherent dangers of the Tornado Experiment. 听 | 2014 |
Creating Safety Cultures in Academic Institutions [PDF] Guidance, suggestions, and recommendations to strengthen safety cultures in academic undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs.听Hard copies are available for purchase from the听. 听 | 2012 |
Developing Reproductive Protection Programs in Industrial and Academic Settings听[PDF] Guidance on the elements of a Reproductive Protection Program for laboratory workers. 听 | 2012 |
Security Vulnerability Checklist for Academic and Small Chemical Laboratory Facilities听[PDF] Checklist to identify potential security problem areas for smaller chemical facilities, particularly laboratories. (May also be useful for larger chemical facilities.) 听 | 2009 |
Chemical Safety Manual for Small Businesses, Third Edition听[PDF] Safety guidance for managers, administrators, and employees of small businesses.听Hard copies are available for purchase from the听. 听 | 2007 |
Less Is Better听[PDF] This publication outlines practical waste minimization concepts. 听 | 2002 |
Safety Audit/Inspection Manual听[PDF] How to prepare for workplace safety audits and inspections. 听 | 2002 |
Letter to NIOSH: Contact Lenses听[PDF] A letter to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regarding wearing contact lenses in laboratories. 听 | 2001 |
[Print] An interpretation of OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard. It specifically addresses the responsibilities of Chemical Hygiene Officers (CHOs), who are responsible for implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Hard copies are available for purchase from the听. 听 | 1998 |
Guide for Chemical Spill Response Planning in Laboratories听[Webpage] Framework for laboratory employees to respond to plan for and respond to chemical spills. 听 | 1995 |
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