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Laboratory Water Suguna Management System Ver 1.0 / SOP / FQL /P1 - 03 Page 2 of 2

FIt is the responsibility of each individual to become FEnsure that the fire is extinguished, back away from
properly and completely informed of all the area, and then notify the supervisor.
chemicals/substances used in their area and their
associated hazards. FBe sure that the fire extinguisher is recharged after
each use, by notifying the Environmental Health
FBefore leaving an assigned laboratory work area for and Safety Department.
any reason, ensure no risk is being created by
leaving the equipment/procedure unattended. Note:
FDo not use a water or foam extinguisher on
FMemorize where fire extinguishers, showers, and
eyewashes, chemical spill kits and first aid kits are electrical equipment.
located, as well as their proper use, so that they FDo not use a water based extinguisher on oil or
can be utilized rapidly and efficiently in an solvents.
emergency.
FCO extinguishers may be used on most types of
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FCheck showers on a regular basis for efficacy and fire.
hygiene

IF A LARGE FIRE OCCURS DO NOT ATTEMPT
FLone working should be avoided
TO TACKLE YOURSELF, ACTIVATE THE
FThere is no specific rule governing the safe handling ALARM, CALL THE FIRE SERVICE AND
of a chemical or a procedure, or a rule does not FOLLOW EVACUATION PROCEDURES
seem to apply to a specific case. Consult with the
Personal Safety Rules
Supervisor before proceeding.
FAppropriate eye protection must be worn at all
How to use a fire extinguisher? times while in the laboratory and the hallways in the
If a small fire occurs in the laboratory, follow the lab. This consists of at least prescription glasses or
procedures below to control it: safety glasses.

FNotify other personnel that a fire exists. FPrescription or safety glasses are inadequate
protection for some procedures.
FLocate the nearest fire extinguisher suitable for the
type of fire. Lab goggles and/or face shields should be worn
while performing or in the vicinity of these
FRemove the safety pin from the handle (break the
procedures:
plastic tag, which attaches the pin to the
extinguisher). FWaste disposal and clean-up
FPoint the nozzle of the fire extinguisher at the base FWorking with acid baths, and washing glassware
of the flame, then squeeze the release arm. which contain/contained hazardous substances.

FUse the fire extinguisher in this way until the flame is FPerchloric acid digests.
out, sweeping the area to fully cover the area.

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18 Director - Technical