Fume Hoods
Fume hoods provide a barrier between laboratory workers and hazardous chemicals or chemical processes. The key item of fume hoods to make it function well is its ability to exhaust vapor/gas at a certain flow rate.
Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
Fire hazard from flammable liquid shall be adequately controlled, including by using storage cabinets. Always store the flammable liquid inside the storage cabinet.
Fire Extinguishers
Provide appropriate fire extinguishers for the laboratory in adequate quantity. Place them in the right location for easy access, high visibility, and free from any obstacles.
Fire Blankets
A fire blanket is one of the most important fire extinguishing equipment. When you find a fire for the first time, use this fire blanket to diminish the fire as soon as possible before it grows bigger.
Safety Cans
You must use safety cans to store flammable liquid in the laboratory safely. It minimizes fire accidents and so protect laboratory workers from the fire hazards.
Safety Showers
When chemical splash occur, you have to immediately wash all of your work cloth and body with plenty of water. So, that’s why safety showers role are very important in case of such emergency condition.
Eyewash Stations
Even though you have already worn safety goggle, but it does not mean that your eyes are fully protected from chemical splash hazard.
The possibility still exists. Because of this reason, you need to make sure that an eyewash station is available in the laboratory.
Chemical Spill Kits
Chemical spill kits are required for handling hazardous chemical spills in the laboratory. The key is to provide the kits in enough quantity and place them on the appropriate location.
First Aid Kits
Make sure that the first aid kits is available in the laboratory and the content is complete. Inspect regularly the content and immediately add first aid kits item if already used up.
Personal Protective Equipment
You must provide all basic personal protective equipment for every lab analyst; lab coat, apron, eye goggles, nitrile gloves, and face shield.
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