Lab safety

Best lab safety books and tools

Resources for Lab safety under STEM skills & labs. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students (Robert Hill & David Finster) — Standard college lab safety text.
• CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety — Reference for chemical hygiene and emergency procedures.
• Safety Scale Laboratory Experiments (Seager & Slabaugh) — Gen-chem lab manual with safety emphasis.
• Prudent Practices in the Laboratory (National Research Council) — Professional lab safety guidelines.
• Chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87.1) — Non-negotiable for any home or classroom lab.
• Fire-resistant lab coat — Required PPE for chemistry demos.