Safety equipment location proper use Steven Kim June

Safety equipment location & proper use Steven Kim June 14 th, 2018

Eyewash stations 2 Bossone 525 § Used when chemicals go into/near the eyes § Located next to the sink § Area behind eyewash should never be occupied - Eyewash needs to be pushed back to be used Disque 502 § Needs continuous inspection

Eyewash stations 3 § Go IMMEDIATELY to the eyewash station if chemical splashes in the eye § Push back lever or eyewash station itself to activate § Hold your eyes open with your fingers § Gently roll your eyes in all directions to flush out chemical § Fully wash your eye for 15 minutes § Take out contact lenses while washing § Seek medical help

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Emergency shower § Locate the emergency shower § Pull the lever, turn on the shower at full blast, stand directly below the water stream § Take off all contaminated clothing § Clean lab coats may be worn for privacy § Separate arms and legs, so that water touches all parts § Remain in the shower for at least 15 minutes § Drains may not be present at the bottom of the shower 5

Fire extinguisher § Various types of extinguishers needed for different types of fires - Extinguisher in our lab is type ABC § Dry chemical type 6 § PASS method - Pull the ring pin - Aim at the base of fire - Squeeze the lever - Sweep nozzle side to side

Fire blanket 7 § Fire-retardant blankets, extinguishes by blocking oxygen § Use to cover burning fires § Also can be used to wrap a person who caught fire

Spill control kit § Spill Control Kit located on top of waste cabinet (Bossone), located on top of lab coat shelf (Disque) § Gloves, absorbent paper, neutralizing agents included § Apply when a minor spill occurs (<300~500 ml) § When major spill occurs, evacuate everyone, and call 215 -895 -2222 8

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