Laboratory safety for chemistry students

Few chemists find that laboratory safety sets the pulses racing. This seems to be particularly true of undergraduates, who may regard a knowledge of safety procedures as just one more hurdle to be jumped over on the way to getting their chemistry practical course out of the way.

The omens look poor, then, for this book, especially since texts that focus on the undergraduate laboratory do not have a strong record of commercial success. But Hill and Finster's book is a pleasant surprise. No superficial scan of safety topics, or a dull recitation of rules and legislation, this substantial and engaging text offers a wealth of practical advice.