use fire extinguisher
Depends what catches fire. There should be an ABC Fire extinguisher kept within every laboratory. This will put out most fires whether its electrical, chemical etc... Check to reassure the existence of the necessary equipment and consult with a fire expert.
Storing safety equipment in the laboratory ensures quick access during emergencies like fires. Properly placed safety equipment can aid in responding swiftly to a fire, protecting individuals and minimizing potential damage. It is essential to have safety equipment readily available to handle any unforeseen situations in a laboratory setting.
If there isn't a designated area, your senior should be able to tell you where and it should be on little blue cards in each room to tell you where to go in case of a fire or emergency. Its usually a car park.
Evacuate the lab after pressing the fire alarm button. This should cause the whole premises to be cleared in case the fire should spread. If the fire is small, use the appropriate fire extinguisher. If the fire is large or growing out of control, leave and close any fire doors behind you. Leave for the professional fire-fighters to deal with. Warn the fire fighters if there is a danger of explosion - notably from propane gas bottles, or other volatile and inflammable liquids.
He said they should have lit the fire on the beach.
He said they should have lit the fire on the beach.
A classroom laboratory station should have the following safety items...Eye-wash sink (in case of chemicals in eye)Fire blanket (in case of fire)Fire extinguisher (in case of fire)Non-reactive, non-flammable cleaners (in case of chemical spill)Things to keep away from a classroom laboratory station include...Chemicals that could be hazardous... ExplosiveCorrosiveFlammableRadioactiveAbrasiveToxicSharp objectsVery heavy objectsBurning or exploding lab equipment or experiments (controlled or not)Remember that some chemicals are reactive with water (like Sodium). These should never be poured into drains, because when water is run down the drain, they will react. Also, if there is standing water in the drain, the reactive chemicals will react on contact. Such reactions can be very hazardous.Also remember that some chemicals are corrosive and will eat through drain pipes. Other chemicals may form "globs" that can clog pipes.
False, depend of the case
False, depend of the case
If there is a fire in the laboratory, immediately sound the fire alarm, evacuate the area following the established evacuation procedures, and call emergency services. In the meantime, if it is safe to do so, you can attempt to use a fire extinguisher to contain the fire following the manufacturer's instructions and without putting yourself at risk.
Fire extinguishers should be recharged annually to ensure they are ready for use in case of an emergency.
Have it recharged by a service company