Tips of the fire prevention in lab

• Do not obstruct emergency shower and eye wash stations.
• Keep corridors clear of storage.
• Do not wedge open fire or lab doors.
• Keep gas cylinders secure to prevent tipping.
• Know where the MSDS book is located.
• Do not store flammables near an ignition source.
• Do not store corrosives with flammables.
• Store all hazardous liquids in a fire resistive cabinet.
• Wear safety glasses in labs at all times.
• Do not wear gloves outside of the lab.
• Do not store food or drink in lab refrigerators.
• Do not eat or drink in the lab.
• Always use Bio Safety Cabinets when working with potentially infectious material.

Types of Powder Fire Extinguisher

In case of early fire

The first one to notice fire must announce it with loud voice, and immediately attempt to extinguish the fire with the fire extinguisher, sand, or the fire hydrant. One must beware not to suffocate or be trapped in the fire. But the primary measure is to call the fire station. When the early extinguishing seems difficult, call the disaster prevention center(Tel.4000) and the fire station(Tel.119) without hesitation and evacuate. In doing so, the exit door must be closed to slow down the combustion.

Tip for safe Evacuation

• Cover your face and body with wet blankets or towel.
• Watch for heat and smoke to find evacuation rout away from the fire, choose the exit either to the first floor or to the roof whishever is closer.
• When passing through smoke or heat, lower your body and reduce your body movement to minimum to not inhale smoke too much.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator, because you may be trapped in the elevator due to powder failure.
• Pay attention to the emergency exit signs at A accomodations and amusement quarters.
• Overcome th fear to judge calmly and accurately.
• Avoid rest rooms or dead-ends of hallways during evacuation.
• Hang towels out the window or the door, or if you hear someone outside, wave the towel to ask for help.