Return
to Chemistry Department Homepage
Know the location of nearest fire extinguisher, fire blanket, fire alarm and fire exit whenever you enter a laboratory.
Note the emergency response floorplan posted on the inside of every laboratory door indicating the best evacuation route.
Building fire alarm should be pulled as soon as decision to evacuate is made by laboratory supervisor.
After incident is over, obtain an accident report from stockroom and file duplicate copies with secretary.
Notify the laboratory supervisor who will take appropriate containment actions and assess need to evacuate people.
Obtain medical attention for anyone who has been injured.
Laboratory supervisor will notify stockroom of situation and begin spill response.
After incident is over, obtain an accident report from stockroom and file duplicate copies with secretary.
Obtain medical attention for anyone who has been injured by notifying laboratory supervisor of situation and removing injured person from immediate harm.
Stay with the person until medical attention can be administered.
Injury other than a small cut will be treated by professional emergency personnel at the MEDCenter on Warrensville near Cedar or by transport to an area hospital.
After incident is over, obtain an accident report from stockroom and file duplicate copies with secretary.
Return
to Chemistry Department Homepage
Return
to Central Scientific Stores