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Higher education institutions, particularly those with teaching and research laboratories in their infrastructure, play an important role in transmitting knowledge and attitudes about chemical safety to their students. As such, this study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of higher education students from different study programs regarding chemical safety in laboratories. A cross-sectional study was carried out, using a questionnaire that was adapted and translated to Portuguese. The instrument had a total of twenty-seven questions and was distributed amongst students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs that include laboratory practices in their curricula, through March and July of 2025. A total of 284 students participated in the study, divided among the different cycles of higher education (CTeSP = 4.2%; Bachelor's degree = 70.4%; Master's degree = 21%; Doctorate = 4.2%). The results showed that, although a large percentage of students have a high level of knowledge, their attitudes are not always the most appropriate, which could jeopardize their safety and that of those around them. Our findings revealed that there is room for curricula adjustments. Early exposure to chemical and laboratory safety concepts has the potential to promote the development of conscious students and future professionals. By integrating safety modules into their education will potentially increase the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions that can reduce accidents/incidents in a laboratory environment.
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Chemical safety Laboratory Higher education Students