High school Lab Safety Equipment

Safety EquipmentThe following equipment is available in this lab. Please

familiarize yourself with the location and use of each.

– Fire Extinguishers – Fire Blanket – Eye-wash Fountain – Safety shower– Spill Control Station– First-Aid Kit – Broken glass receptacle– Fire Exits– Fire Alarm

Fire Extinguisher Operation

• There are two main types of fire extinguishers, » carbon dioxide (CO2)» dry chemical (powder) (ours)

Using a fire blanket:

• Yank the blanket out of the wall holder.

• Note: these are better for equipment than humans

Proper Use of an Eye Wash Station

First Aid Kit • These items may be used temporarily for small injuries • Inform instructor• Go to the school nurse immediately afterward. • Do not wait until the end of the day. • However, if blood is in evidence-- STAY AWAY! • Let the victim apply his/her own bandage. • If blood is on the floor or lab bench, let trained

personnel do the clean-up.

Use of the Fume Hood

What are they used forHow are they usedWhat options are available on them

Safety Shower

• Shower should be used for dire EMERGENCY only!

• NO Floor drains!• Not a toy• Do some research on when and

why they are used

Broken Glass Receptacle

Do you know where our broken glass receptacle is?

Exits

• You should know where all exits from this classroom are

• Know fire exit procedure

Nearest Fire Alarm

• Where is it?• Who pulls it?