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Safety Supplies
Fire Blanket
A woolen blanket for smothering fires and for
containing and controlling chemical spills. Blanket
dimensions are 62" x 80". You may buy the blanket
with the metal container for wall mounting or, if you have the wall container, you can purchase the blanket alone. Mount fire blankets and other safety aids in fixed locations. This will allow you and your students to know exactly where to find these important safety tools in case of emergency. Fire blanket case dimensions are 18" W x 16" H x 51⁄4" D.
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Fire Blanket SE3006, etc.
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
SE3006
Fire Blanket with Case
$123.55
SE3007
Fire Blanket Only
69.60
SE3008
Case Only
78.55
Fire Risk Reduction Rules
Is your department prepared and ready to manage fire risks?
1. Is there a plan in existence to immediately notify the fire department in the event of fire? Is a telephone or alarm nearby?
2. AreABC-typefireextinguisherspresentandlocatedinfire risk areas, such as laboratories, chemical storage areas and classrooms? Make a list, room by room, where extinguishers are needed.
3. Are extinguishers fully charged and operational? A discharged or broken extinguisher offers false security but no protection.
4. Are extinguisher location(s) unobscured and conspicuous?
Large, overhead locator signs should be placed near your extin- guishers. Instructors, lab managers and students should know where all fire extinguishers are located.
5. Does everyone know how to use a fire extinguisher? Don’t wait for the event to happen. Plan regular practice sessions.
6. Is the travel distance from source of fire risk to the extinguisher(s) a maximum of 25 feet? Create a floor plan of the entire science area, and plot the best location(s) for all extinguishers. Imagine a fire in various locations within
11. Do your purchasing plans include sensible acquisition of flammable liquids aimed at minimizing your inventory and, therefore, your risk? Buy and store only the minimum amounts of flammable materials necessary. Dispose of flam- mable waste solvent responsibly.
12. Are your chemicals stored in chemically compatible fami- lies to reduce possible fires and chemical reaction hazards? See flinnsci.com to review Flinn compatible chemical family codes.
13. Is your chemical store room adequately ventilated? Review ventilation regulations for chemical storage areas.
14. Are students using the lowest possible fire risk equipment when heating substances in the laboratory? Use hot plates, water baths or heating mantles in place of Bunsen burners and especially alcohol burners.
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the lab, and estimate how far you have to go to reach a fire extinguisher. See diagram.
7. Has a fire evacuation plan been established and practiced? Create a plan if none exists, and practice it regularly.
8. Has a fire extinguisher maintenance schedule been established and monitored? Inspection tags should be placed on all safety equipment and every inspection noted. See page 266 for Flinn safety inspection tags.
9. Are flammable liquids under control and stored in approved and dedicated flammables cabinets for protection? Reduce your risk by protecting flam- mables in dedicated cabinets.
10. Do student safety training plans include fire safety issues? Do you reinforce fire training on a regular and established basis during the school year?
Fire Extinguisher Area Coverage Plan
FIRE SITE
Lab Bench 1
Lab Bench 2
Lab Bench 3
Lab Bench 4
N
21'
Door
Door
42'
Radial lines define suggested east/west extinguisher coverage limits for this example room.
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