7.1 COEN Safety Liaison 17 7.2 EHSS 17 7.3 COEN Safety Website 17 7.4 BroncoAlert 18 This document describes the standard operating procedures and practices encountered and to be practiced in the College of Engineering research laboratories. Due to the scope of the various activities of the lab regarding chemical usage, processes, and waste generation, this document is not intended to be comprehensive. Instead, it is intended to provide a general overview in defining safe work practices. In addition to this general lab safety manual, additional training is required for each lab. See Section 4.5.2 for more information. It is mandatory that all individuals who perform work in the lab be fully aware of this document’s existence, understand its contents, and satisfy the testing requirements associated with it. This burden of knowledge, therefore, is the responsibility of both the PI and the individual. If possible, first get out of immediate danger. Calling 9-1-1 To report any medical emergency or fire, call 9-1-1 from any phone. In the event of a fire, or if you feel the building’s occupants are in danger: Activate the building’s fire alarm system before calling 9-1-1. Evacuate the building immediately! If your building does not have fire alarm pulls, call University Security & Police at 426-6911 so that the alarm may be remotely activated. For other emergencies, contact University Security & Police at When calling 9-1-1: Stay on the line with the dispatcher. Provide the address of the building involved and your exact location when calling from a cell phone. The building address is located on the Emergency Contact sign on the door of your lab.
7.1 COEN Safety Liaison 17 7.2 EHSS 17 7.3 COEN Safety Website 17 7.4 BroncoAlert 18 This document describes the standard operating procedures and practices encountered and to be practiced in the College of Engineering research laboratories. Due to the scope of the various activities of the lab regarding chemical usage, processes, and waste generation, this document is not intended to be comprehensive. Instead, it is intended to provide a general overview in defining safe work practices. In addition to this general lab safety manual, additional training is required for each lab. See Section 4.5.2 for more information. It is mandatory that all individuals who perform work in the lab be fully aware of this document’s existence, understand its contents, and satisfy the testing requirements associated with it. This burden of knowledge, therefore, is the responsibility of both the PI and the individual. Calling 9-1-1 If possible, first get out of immediate danger. To report any medical emergency or fire, call 9-1-1 from any phone. In the event of a fire, or if you feel the building’s occupants are in danger: Activate the building’s fire alarm system before calling 9-1-1. Evacuate the building immediately! If your building does not have fire alarm pulls, call University Security & Police at 426-6911 so that the alarm may be remotely activated. For other emergencies, contact University Security & Police at When calling 9-1-1: Stay on the line with the dispatcher. Provide the address of the building involved and your exact location when calling from a cell phone. The building address is located on the Emergency Contact sign on the door of your lab.