Youstina Kaldas

ISM- Period 7
"Design, Development and Layout." Design, Development and Layout. N.p., 2009. Web. 29 Oct.
2014.
<http://www.labnetwork.org/en/chemical-lab-recent/105-design-development-andlayout>.

Labs must provide a safe working environment which complies with current thinking on
energy conservation and environmental impacts of activities.
Labs must be equipped with stable and reliable electrical supply, good ventilation, with
fume extraction, adequate lighting, safety systems, and secure storage.
Identify pollution violation requirements for the building.
Labs should be isolated from offices.
The air supply and exhaust vents should be designed to minimize the potential for
inhalation of chemicals.
Each room in the hazardous area of the lab should contain a sink with proper plumbing
for hand wash.
All countertops should be clean from chemicals and materials used in the lab.
Flooring in chemical use areas shall be chemical resistant and shall have covings to the
wall.
A pressure differential system should be used to control the flow of airborne
contamination.
The main emergency exit from the lab should have a minimum clearance of 36 inches.
To prevent blocking the emergency exit, furniture should not be placed less than 5 feet
from the exit.
The primary functions of ventilation systems are to provide a comfortable, safe,
breathable environment for workers.
The labs windows if opened must be fitted with insect screens.
Eyewash and shower equipment for emergency treatment of eyes or body who has been
exposed to chemicals.
Emergency shower and eyewash should be provided.
The area of the shower should be painted with bright color.
Cylinders of compressed gases should be stored in areas where they are protected from
external heat sources.
Labs that store or handle more than 10 gallons of flammable liquids should have one or
more flammable liquid storage cabinets.

This source was explained all of the safety requirements necessary for a chemical laboratory,
which helps me with my project to create a safety layout of a chemical workplace.