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This comprehensive guide covers the crucial aspects of laboratory design and safety equipment to ensure a secure and organized workspace. From egress and traffic patterns to fire extinguishers and safety showers, this resource emphasizes proper setup and maintenance for a safe laboratory environment.
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LABORATORY DESIGN AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT 1. LABORATORY DESIGN a. Egress b. Traffic Patterns c. Floor Surfaces d. Master Controls e. Automated Detection Systems
f. Automatic Emergency Systems g. Limited Chemical Storage h. Neatness / Organization of Lab i. Room Ventilation
2. LABORATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT a. Hoods Proper design Good working practices Testing and maintenance b. Safety Shower c. Eye Wash
d. Fire Extinguishers Combustion – Fire Tetrahedron Classes of Fires A - ordinary combustibles B - flammable liquids, gases C - electrical equipment D – combustible metals
Types / Properties of Fire Extinguishers Water – Carbon dioxide- Halons – Dry Chemicals -
Types of Fire Extinguishers Uses (Class Fires) TypeABCD Water CO2 Halons Dry Chemical
e. Laboratory Safe Refrigerators f. Fire Blankets g. Safety Shields h. Electrical Equipment Safety i. First Aid Kits j. Telephone (with emergency numbers) k. Spill Containment Kits