Classroom and Laboratory Safety
As the TA present in a classroom or laboratory, it is your responsibility to be aware of all safety rules and regulations. This is true even if you are not the formal authority (i.e. Instructor or Professor) normally present; make sure you can handle a n emergency in the absence of the faculty member. The most effective way of ensuring you can handle a potential emergency satisfactorily is to be prepared.
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Laboratory Safety þ Where is the nearest telephone?þ Where are the fire/emergency exits and fire alarms, and what is the best evacuation route?þ Where is the first-aid box?þ Where are the fire extinguisher, chemical spill kit and emergency shower?þ In case of fire, call 4109 and pull the fire alarm.þ In case of fire alarm, direct students to evacuate the building.þ In case of serious injury or illness, call 4109 for assistance.þ In case of chemical spill or gas leak, call 4109, contain spill/leak or pull fire alarm.þ Students must not smoke, eat, drink, engage in inappropriate behaviour, or wear inappropriate clothing in the laboratory. |
These tips will help you ensure classroom and laboratory safety.
For additional information on safety procedures, or instruction on use of fire extinguishers, first-aid, and treatment of chemical spills, contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office, Room 7, Arts and Administration Building, phone 494-2495.