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Laboratory work is essential to all academic programs, starting with introductory-level undergraduate courses. It is vital that students develop a strong foundation in the basic principles and procedures of laboratory safety and to expand their knowledge throughout their academic career. It is important that that both undergraduate and graduate students are able to recognize hazards, assess risks, minimize risks, and prepare for proper execution of potentially hazardous processes. Safety considerations should be woven into every part of the curriculum, from basic familiarity with common hazards for undergraduate students to the ability to predict and prepare for hazards of unknown materials at the graduate and professional level. Safety training should be treated as a critical component of preparing students to be successful as professionals. Below are documents that help set the minimum standard for managing safety within instructional laboratory courses.

Guidance Document: Developing a Standardized Safety Approach to Instructional Labs

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