Safety lab

Laboratory Responsibility System : 

Laboratory Responsibility System

Emergency Action for Alarms : 

Emergency Action for Alarms Fire Alarm Verify that the lab environment is safe Walk to the nearest exit Radiation Alarm – Evacuate area using the nearest exit Storm Alarm – Proceed to basement

Fire Extinguishers : 

Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers should only be used by staff who have completed the NIST fire extinguisher training. Please contact Polly McCarty, x4259 for training information. If there is a fire, notify the NIST Fire Department (x2222) and Control (x6292) immediately.

Laboratory Door Signs : 

Laboratory Door Signs Chemical inventory for each lab. If you need help finding a particular chemical, ask Yamali or Kim. Eye Protection is required. Appropriate Clothing Required. No open toed shoes allowed. Leg covering required. No smoking, eating, or drinking in the labs. Keep lab door closed.

Laboratory Door Signs : 

Laboratory Door Signs Laboratory Responsibles: Provides the pictures, phone extensions, and office numbers of the people who can answer questions about the equipment, supplies, and safety in the laboratory. Provides information on who is using the lab and for how long.

Laboratory Door Signs : 

Laboratory Door Signs Safety glasses are required in laboratories. In case of Emergency, call 2222. No food or drink in laboratories. List of most hazardous chemicals in lab. Lab responsibles and their contact information.

Laboratory Door Signs : 

Laboratory Door Signs Separate fume hoods have been designated for organics or acids, never both. Acid work Users & Staff can both use the hood in E134 Staff only can use the hood in E132 Organic work Users & Staff can both use the hoods in E131, E136, and E138

Chemical and Sample Labels : 

Chemical and Sample Labels Required information on chemical or sample labels Chemical name (IUPAC name, NOT an abbreviation) Amount Hazards Owner Date Some chemical companies provide the chemical name, amount, and hazards. If this information is provided, the owner/date label with the appropriate color choice can be used.

Available Personal Protective Equipment Located in Each Lab : 

Available Personal Protective Equipment Located in Each Lab Safety Glasses Lab Coats Safety Goggles Face Shields Ear Plugs Plastic Aprons Shoe Covers Gloves – Insulated Hot & Cold, Kevlar, Neoprene, Nitrile, and Latex A guide for glove selection has been provided on the NCNR web page: http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/safety/glove.html Face Masks