Laboratory Safety/Emergency Procedure


 * 1) When instructed, leave the lab immediately.
 * 2) pull the fire alarm as you exit and make sure to close the door. Most labs are designed to keep the fire inside and prevent it from spreading.
 * 3) Do not use elevators. Always use stairs.
 * 4) Go to the previously discussed evacuation zone.
 * 5) Once in safety, call 911 for assistance
 * 6) In case of an earthquake, take shelter under the desk and move away from hazardous materials

Kennedy, Shelia, and John Palmer. Chemistry Lab Safety Manual. UCSD, 2010. eBook.