Scoop dry sand onto fire. Fire Blankets Fire blankets of flame-retardant wool are useful for smothering small fires as well as keeping accident victims warm. They may be rolled or folded and kept in wall-mounted cases. For clothing fires, fire blankets should be used with caution. D. Safety Equipment Eyewash Fountains Eyewash fountains are essential in areas where reagent chemicals are used.
Caustic chemicals can damage the eye within seconds of contact.
The eyewash fountain should - treat both eyes simultaneously. The National Safety Council recommends that all plumbed eyewashes be flushed for three minutes a week to reduce the risk of eye infections. A maintenance record should be maintained. Every school should have a safety and first aid plan. Each laboratory should have a first aid station for providing basic first aid and stabilizing students who will be transported to a medical facility.