Emergency Procedures

 


  • In the event of an emergency, inform others and dial the emergency numbers.
  • Be familiar with the emergency evacuation plan.
  • Be sure the names and phone numbers of lab or security personnel to be contacted in an emergency are placed in the lab.
  • If volatile, flammable or toxic materials spill, shut off flames and spark-producing equipment immediately and evacuate the lab.
  • Be familiar with the location, use and limitations of the following safety devices:
    • safety shower
    • protective respiratory gear
    • fire extinguisher
    • spill cleanup materials
    • eye wash station
    • fume hood
    • fire alarm
    • first aid kit
  • Do not cover lab windows or door windows, except for special experimental requirements. This allows people to notice if anyone is in need of emergency assistance.
  • Clean up all small spills immediately.
  • If a large chemical spill occurs, contact the university emergency phone number.
  • If the spill poses a hazard to individuals outside of the lab, follow the labs emergency standard operating procedure.
    In the event of fire or explosion:
  • DO NOT PANIC
  • Activate the building fire alarm
  • Exit the building
  • Call the emergency number to report the emergency
  • Standby in a safe location