preparedness for any disaster occuring within school laboratory while working with routine chemistry reagents?

Answer 1

As far as I could remember of my school days, no reagents are provided there which can cause an explosion. However there were alkalies & acids, which due to some unknown reason always tended to spurt on my hands. I used to use a pair of gloves, the ones that the doctors use, an apron of higher quality & of course a powerless spectackle, as wearing gogles can hamper your coluor identifying ability, which is much important in chemistry. I'm not too sure whether the school authority will allow you to carry a fire estinguisher in the laboratory, instead they are supposed to provide it. Carry a tube of antiseptic ointment like Betadine with you, ( we used to carry Burnol but its outdated now), & a small container of smelling salt.( Helps to fight hazards due to gas inhalation) & always refer to the steps to be taken when you get attacked (eg. A strong splash of water in face when you accidentally inhale NH3)

the last advice is from my personal experience. keep a bottle of dilute ammonium hydroxide within your reach, works brilliantly in minor acid burns.Last of all, dont get so much concerned, I'm sure that you will not require any of these during the whole season.

Answer 2

1) Cooperative education classes 2) Community Colleges 3) We have a large pharma company in our area that provides some science / chemical educational opportunities to students 4) One of my best friends is a chemist at a fortune 100 company and we get assistance that way (one of the things that we got "turned on to" is a concept called unit cancellation that is not typically taught until college - look into it). I thought once upon a time about starting a company - I was going to call it LabRats - to provide hands-on science laboratories to homeschool (and other) kids. The labs would be professionally equipped (so parents did not have to invest in bunches of equipment) and lessons, experiments, supplies and such provided. I still think it is a good idea but never and probably will never get it off the ground.

Answer 3

I would think you would need a fire extinguisher, a base to neutralize acids, and a weak acid, to neutralize a base. You also need eyewashes and a phosphorus contamination kit. Laminar air flow hoods are also a must have for noxious/toxic fumes. ANd most importantly, a mercury spill kit.

Answer 4

Usually you have to be safe since the begginnig. You need to know what your getting into. So have an extinguisher ready!!!

Answer 5

Inisist that everybody working there wears safety goggles at all times.

Answer 6

there should be a pretty low risk keep water handy

Answer 7

dail 911