Fire Extinguishers	Fire Extinguishers In the event of the a fire, a fire extinguisher can be used to put out or control a fire until the fire department arrives.  However, if you do not know how to use it, a fire extinguisher can be a useless tool.  You should make yourself aware of how to use one and when to use it.  In our lab, if a fire is to break out, alert everyone to the fire, pull the fire alarm and follow your teachers instructions.
Fire Blanket	Fire Blanket A fire blanket is used to smother fires that have started on someone's clothing.  If you were to catch fire; remember to stop, drop and roll and the blanket will then be used to smother the fire.  The fire blanket also has the role of a disrobing shield if the emergency shower is used.
Eye Wash Stations	Eye Wash Stations In the case that your goggles fail and chemicals or gases get into your eyes, the eye wash stations should be used.  The eye wash stations provide a constant flow of water into the eyes for long periods of time.
Emergency Shower	Emergency Shower If chemicals were to spill on someone or their clothing, harmful effects could occur within a short amount of time depending on the chemical.  Therefore, a shower is provided so that those chemicals can be flushed off the affected person as soon as possible.  If you were to have an incident occur in which we needed to use the shower, please remember, your safety is more important than being embarrassed.
Emergency Gas  Shut-off	Emergency Gas Shut-off In the case that an emergency occurs with our gas supply, the emergency gas shut-off button should be pushed.  Once the gas is shut off, only your teacher can restart the gas when the emergency has passed.

To learn more about lab safety check out:
UVA's Laboratory Survival Manual
 

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