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This course covers the following information:

Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory: Flammables

  • What the term “flammable” means.
  • The meaning of the word “flashpoint”.
  • “Limits of flammability”.

Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory: Gas Cylinders and Explosives

  • How to store cylinders of flammable gas.
  • Steps that can be taken to prevent an explosion in the laboratory.
  • The precautions you should take when working with explosive materials.

Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory: Ventilation and Storage

  • How ventilation devices like lab hoods help to prevent laboratory fires and explosions.
  • The proper ways to transport flammable chemicals.
  • How to properly store explosive and flammable materials.

Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory: Safe Work Practices and Waste Disposal

  • What safe work practices you should use when working with flammables and explosives.
  • How to properly dispose of flammable and explosive materials.

Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory: Cleaning Up Spills and Evacuation

  • How to properly clean up spilled flammables in the laboratory.
  • What should be done in case of a laboratory emergency.