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Environmental Health and Safety

Emergency Equipment and Procedures

                   Call 911 for assistance if experiencing life threatening emergencies.

Report Incidents and Near Misses

All laboratory accidents and incidents including near misses must be reported to EH&S as soon as possible and immediately after emergency response has been completed (i.e. Emergency Responders has declared the incident area "All Clear", spills have been cleaned up, and medical care has been initiated). Use the incident report form or near miss form.

Prepare for Emergencies

Being ready to handle emergencies is crucial for lab safety. Understanding and applying proper lab emergency procedures can reduce the impact of incidents. To prepare for emergencies:
  1. Ensure all safety equipment are available, visible, accessible and usable.
  2. Posting lab emergency procedures that clearly indicate steps to take and phone numbers to call.
  3. Practice emergency procedures by participating in trainings and drills.

Lab Safety Equipment for Emergency Response

To allow you to respond to minor incidents such as cuts, burns, chemical spill, chemical splash or small fires, the following safety equipment must be available in your laboratory. These equipment need to be visible, labeled, unobstructed, routinely checked and maintained in functional condition:

 Emergency shower test kits are available in most research buildings:

Lab Emergency Procedures

Print and post the following documents in conspicuous areas in your laboratory such as exit doors, designated areas for use of HF or mercury, safety bulletin or next to safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, safety showers and eyewashes.

 

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