预防实验室商店的事故

Laboratory stores play a significant role in the efficient working of laboratories. Stores maintain stocks of chemicals, utilities, and consumables which are required by chemists. It is true that not all items pose hazards but materials that have hazard potential include:

• 有毒化学物质
• Flammable solvents
• Corrosive liquids including strong acids
• 压缩气体
• 高反应性化学物质和爆炸性材料
• 危险的微生物标本
• Radioactive materials

该列表可以根据实验室的活动包括其他危险物品。较早的文章涵盖了实施利益相关者的责任laboratory warehouse safety。在本文中，提出了预防仓库事故的建议。

事故类型

Accidents in stores can prove to be even more damaging than in laboratories primarily because storage is in bulk quantities. Generally, accidents result from the following factors:

• Fires
• 电气短路和冲击
• 泄漏和溢出
• 计划外存储
• 使用有缺陷的材料处理设备
• 粗心处理容器

Fires

Fires can result in stores maintaining stocks of flammable liquids and gases.

• 在脆弱的地方提供足够数量的灭火器。此外，还应提供烟雾探测器和消防软管。应定期检查此类设备以确认其适当的功能。
• 应向所有仓库工人提供基本的消防培训。
• 股票的易燃液体和气体应该是客pt in specially designated areas away from other routine supplies. The areas should be well ventilated and protected from sunshine and rain. Gas cylinders should be inspected periodically for freedom from leakages.
• 仅应不时根据实验室要求维持和补充足够的库存。

电气短路和冲击

电击和短路是事故事故的下一个常见原因

• Ensure electrical utilities are properly earthed
• 电点没有超负荷
• 检查连接是否有损坏，以免有裸露的电缆
• Entry to high tension areas should be allowed only with safety shoes and gloves.

泄漏和泄漏

• Inspect containers and packets for physical damage and leaks before stocking in designated spaces
• Inspect gas cylinders periodically for leaks and store them in well-ventilated rooms
• 维护溢出管理套件
• Spillage areas should be cordoned off immediately and spills should be attended to on priority
• Move solvent bottles in trays or trolleys

计划外存储

• Do not stock material in passages and galleries as it can lead to blockage of escape routes during emergencies
• 不兼容的材料不应存储在彼此附近
• Before stacking plastic carboys and metal drums ensure that base pallets are not damaged, cracked or deformed
• 剧毒和有毒材料应放在锁和钥匙下的特殊橱柜中

Defective material handling equipment

• 在使用之前，请确保材料处理设备（例如手推车和叉车）的正确运行
• 请勿反向操作材料处理设备，因为这可能导致意外事故
• 永不超载手推车和叉车

粗心处理

• 不要单独从脖子上携带溶剂瓶。将另一只手放在下面以获得额外的支持
• 不要将腐蚀性液体放在头顶架子上。最好的选择是将它们放在地板上。
• 始终保持存储区域的良好照明
• Make use of protective clothing and gloves when handling corrosive liquids
• 气缸应适当地固定在墙壁上，不应在地板上或向下滚动。

Safety in the stores can be ensured through a contribution from all concerned as it is a joint responsibility. Safety instructions should reach all through training sessions. On observation of any damages or flaws, corrective action should be taken proactively to prevent mishaps in future.