Microbiology fire safety presentation 2014

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1. Microbiology Lab Fire Safety Presented by: The Quality Assurance Department

2. General Fire Safety in the Lab Extinguish alcohol lamp when not in use Unplug/turn off all electrical heat sources when not in use Before lighting an alcohol lamp, position it away from flammable materials and reagents After dipping any implement (scissors, tongs, etc.) in alcohol, assume that it WILL drip! Do not hold or pass over anything flammable In case of a fire, always alert those nearby even if the situation does not immediately appear dangerous Everyone deserves to know about a risk to their safety

3. Alcohol Jar Fires Calmly extinguish the flaming jar with a metal lid or a larger mason jar. If you don’t feel comfortable extinguishing the fire, ask a manager for help immediately. Do not rush. Make sure the fire is completely extinguished before resuming bench work.

4. Benchtop Fires Calmly and quickly remove the lamp, alcohol jar and all flammable materials from the immediate area (bags, paper towels, cardboard, etc.) Assess the situation. If the fire is small enough to burn out without causing damage, let it do so. Otherwise, call a manager for help.

5. Trash C an Fires Extinguish the fire with water from deionized water hose Either wheel the trash can to the sink or fill pitchers Douse flames thoroughly Once the fire has been fully extinguished, remove the trash can as directed by a laboratory manager

6. Glove Fires Calmly place implements on the counter and quickly remove the gloves Notify a manager while seeking first aid Glove fires usually burn out in seconds, but can cause burns if gloves are not promptly removed

7. Clothing Fires Stop, Drop and Roll Do NOT attempt to run from your area Running increases airflow around you, which will fuel the fire and make it burn more If you see someone on fire, do NOT use a fire extinguisher Call for help

8. More questions on lab safety? Safety procedure summaries will be posted throughout the lab for your reference. For further instruction on how to handle fires and other safety hazards, please ask your laboratory supervisor(s).

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