Laboratory Safety Management

• Purpose: Aims to continuously monitor the overall safety management of laboratories and prevent accidents
• Department Safety Staff: Yeo, Sang-Eun (yse97@kaist.ac.kr)
• Laboratory Safety Person: A laboratory leader should serve as an ex officio member in charge

Emergency Response Procedure in Case of a Laboratory Accident

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  Accident

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  Reporting/Warning/Evacuating

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  Safety Team Dispatched

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  Onsite Accident Response

Reporting an accident: Safety Team ☎ 0119, 4000 or Fire Department ☎ 119

Emergency Response Tips for Each Laboratory Accident Type

① Chemical Leak

• Wash the exposed body part with clean water for more than 15 minutes.
• Wear personal protective equipment (gas mask) when hazardous gases are generated.

② Gas Leak

• Shut off the gas valve and ventilate the laboratory.
• Wear personal protective equipment (gas mask) in case of toxic gas leakage.
• When inhaling gas, go to a well-ventilated area.

③ Electric Shock

• Wear insulated gloves and immediately disconnect the power source.
• Check the condition of the injured person and perform first aid (CPR).

④ Biohazard

• Wash the contaminated part and disinfect it with a disinfectant solution.

⑤ Machine

• Immediately stop the machine in case of an accident.
• Wrap the wound with a thick cloth or gauze to stop the bleeding.
• Wash the severed body part, wrap it with plastic, keep it in an ice pack, and deliver it to a hospital that specializes in replantation.

※ Even if there is no abnormality, go to a special hospital, and get a medical examination.

Guidelines for Medical and Chemical Waste Treatment

Guidelines for Laboratory Safety Management

Laboratory Risk Assessment

Safety Environment Improvement Support Project