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

2. Eyewash stations 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
Needs continuous inspection
Disque 502

3. Eyewash stations
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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5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. First aid kit