Checklists for safety and emergency equipment for the laboratory.
Use these checklists for safety and emergency equipment for the laboratory.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Chemical splash goggles
- Lab coat
- Lab apron
- Gloves (selected based on the material being handled and the hazard involved)
Need help deciding which safety equipment is right for your class? Use this guide for PPE.
Additional Reading: Lab Safety: Teacher Responsibilities
Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Hands-free eyewash stations (not eyewash bottles) that conform to the ANSI Z358.1—2014 standard
- Deluge safety showers that conform to the ANSI Z358.1—2014 standard
- Safety shields with heavy base
- Sand bucket
- Fire blankets
- Emergency lights
- Emergency signs and placards
- Fire detection or alarm system with pull stations
- First aid kits
- Spill control kit (absorbent and neutralizing agents) Acids and Bases
- Chemical storage cabinets (preferably with an explosion proof ventilation system)
- Gallon-size carrying buckets for chemical bottles
- Laboratory chemical hood (60—100 ft/minute capture velocity, vented outside)
- Ground-fault interrupter electrical outlets
- Disposal box for broken glass and other sharps
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS)
- Emergency Action Plan for the institution
This information is from the School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide created by the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission (CPSC), Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Additional Reading: 10 Tips for Creating Social Distance in Your Science Classroom
Lab Safety Equipment from Carolina
Carolina offers an extensive line of chemicals, chemistry sets, lab safety products, and equipment.
- Chemicals, Chemistry Kits, and More
- Eye Protection Equipment
- Body Protection
- Chemical Storage Equipment
- Fume Hoods
- First Aid Kits
- Spill Control Equipment
We have what you need to maintain a safe laboratory environment for your students and teachers.
