Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual - LP3006.6

Section VI: Emergency and Accident Plan

4 3 5 Once the earthquake stops, personnel should evacuate the building once turning off all potentially dangerous equipment This includes:

4.3.5.1 Gas valves

4.3.5.2 Any relevant heat sources (including but not limited to):

Hotblocks

Protein digesters

Stove tops

Microwaves

Water baths

4.4 Fire:

4.4.1 Fire is an extremely common hazard in a laboratory setting. A fire can start from electrical sources, chemicals, gas or other flammable objects Laboratories have a high risk for flash fires, explosions, rapid spread fires and high toxicity of products of combustion due to the nature of chemicals and solvents used in the laboratory

4 4 2 The following is a guideline of safety tips to prevent fires and minimize the risk of them in the laboratory:

4 4 2 1 Minimize materials being used at one time

4 4 2 2 Observe proper housekeeping and minimize clutter in all areas

4 4 2 3 Segregate solvents to designated areas of the laboratory and keep them in flammable storage cabinet when they are not being used

4 4 2 4 All chemicals used in the laboratory will be labeled with the proper NFPA sticker and their flammability rating will designate their storage

4 4 2 5 Use all safety precautions on equipment including fume hoods and fans

4.4.2.6 Wear proper PPE.

4.4.2.7 Never work in the laboratory alone.

4.4.2.8 Only use open flames under a fume hood while constantly attended.

4.4.2.9 Do not heat solvents using a hot plate.

4.4.3 Fire extinguisher training:

4.4.3.1 All fire extinguishers in the laboratory are ABC dry chemical extinguishers.

4.4.3.2 It is required that at least one employee on every shift is trained in how to use a fire extinguisher. If more employees want to be trained, it will be available to them.

4.4.3.3 Training will be conducted by a qualified company and will follow OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157.

4 4 3 4 A list of all personnel who are trained in fire extinguisher operation will be posted throughout the laboratory and controlled by HR

4 4 3 5 Extinguisher locations will be placed on facility maps which will be posted throughout the laboratory in conspicuous locations