Locations & Reporting
- Know the locations of emergency showers, eyewash fountains, first-aid kits, spill kits, and fire alarm pull stations. Know the location of the nearest telephone, and, in an emergency, call 911.
- Report all injuries, fires, and accidents to your PI or Laboratory Supervisor, DCHO, and EHS Office (Ext. 2-4347, Email: ehs@kent.edu). All fires must be reported immediately by dialing 911 and notifying the Fire Safety department (Ext. 2-1962, Email: firesafety@kent.edu).
- Know how to find Safety Data Sheets.
- Comply with all warning labels and signs.
- If you have a question about a procedure or the hazards of a chemical, ask your PI or Laboratory Supervisor before performing the procedure.
- Never work alone in a laboratory or chemical storage area unless appropriate means are available to summon assistance.
- Perform only those experiments or procedures that you are authorized to do by the person in charge of the lab.
- Rally points in case of emergency evacuation include:
- The student green in front of the Integrated Sciences Building.
- The Williams Hall loading dock parking area next to East Summit Street.