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?