FIRE OR EXPOSURE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

Fire or explosion may occur from overheating, leakage, spillage of flammable chemicals, gases exposed to excessive heat, an open flame, or electric sparks. Be careful when working with flammable or explosive chemicals and avoid heat or electric sparks nearby. Safely operate electric equipment and any source of heat to prevent fire or explosion.
Procedural steps

• In case of a fire involving an individual’s clothing, do not run since it might accelerate the fire.
• Stop, drop onto the ground with hands covering your face, and roll to extinguish the fire. If possible, use the safety shower to extinguish the fire.
• In case of a lab fire or explosion, ensure your safety first and call emergency responders immediately for help.
• Evacuate the building safely and pull fire alarms or notify nearby people, if possible.
• Do not use elevators. Use stairs and locate the nearest exit.
• If possible, shut down the electric power before evacuating.