Laboratory Emergency Equipment

January 29, 2022 By Kewaunee International Group Comments are Off , , , ,

Types of Emergency Equipment for Laboratories

No matter how much protection we put in place, we can never assure 100% protection from laboratory hazards no matter how hard we try. This is exactly why every laboratory is mandated to implement certain safety/ emergency equipment that can be used in the case of accidents in the laboratory.

In this infographic, we’ve listed out the various emergency equipment that you must have in your laboratory, and what purpose they serve. At Kewaunee International, we take safety seriously and is our utmost priority. A range of our emergency equipment can be found here:

Types Key Pointers
Emergency Showers
  • Important for users who come into contact with hazardous chemicals
  • User must remove the PPE and then run the affected parts under water – avoiding serious injury
  • Must be available within 10 seconds of contamination
  • Can be floor mount, wall mount or ceiling mount
  • Compliance: ANSI Z358.1; OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 
Emergency Eyewash
  • Important for users who get contaminants into their eyes
  • Potential for serious injury – chemical burns, blindness, and permanent damage
  • Multiple eyewash areas must be present throughout the laboratory 
  • Only available as a worksurface mount
  • Compliance: ANSI Z358.1; OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Refers to clothing or accessories that are used to protect the user from hazardous contaminants
  • Useful for those who work in chemical or biological laboratories
  • Prevents any serious damage or illness
  • Examples – safety goggles, PPE suit, gloves, rubber shoes, lab coats, fire blankets
Spill kits/ First aid kits
  • Spill kits comprises materials specifically used to clean up hazardous chemical or biological specimens
  • They’re specific to the type of spill – flammable solvents, acids, radioactive material, biological specimens, etc.
  • They also comprise gloves, goggles and respirators
  • First aid kits are meant for treating any physical injury the user gets while working
  • They comprise antiseptics, ointments, gauze, tape, cotton, etc.

Kewaunee, the global leader in total laboratory solutions, empowers organisations to achieve competitive advantage through safe, efficient, and contemporary laboratories. In existence since 1906, Kewaunee powers the laboratories for over 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries.

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