Safety Guidelines

 Safety Guidelines

Ensure

1. Good ventilation in place of work

2. Fire extinguisher in workplace vicinity

3. Safety shower and eyewash near the workplace

4. All chemicals/equipment/ instruments are labelled.

5. Chemicals away from the source of fire

6. Fume cupboards are used for chemical reactions

7. Inform authorities about your working at odd hours

8. Secured compressed gas cylinders and clear labels

9. Leak detectors for poisonous; cases

10. Careful handling of chemical glassware

DON'TS

1. Leaving experiments unattended

2. Smoking at workplace

3. Work alone odd hours (nights)

4. Disposing of hazardous chemicals and solvents in sinks

5. Store chemicals in unauthorized places

Promote

1. Safety culture amongst your colleagues.

2. Communications to superiors about your hazardous process work

3. Preparation of hazardous operation procedures

Look For

1. Free escape routes during emergencies.

2. Telephone numbers of safety persons

3. Chemical Safety Data Sheets

In Case of Fire

1. Pull the fire alarm immediately.

2. Alert the fire station and medical staff & Inform the Safety Cell In-charge. Commission the fire extinguisher located in the immediate vicinity. Try to provide help to those trapped.

3. Make a preliminary investigation before help arrives.