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Regulations require workers to be trained in fire safety techniques and the proper management of flammable materials. Ensure all lab personnel receive training on what to do in the event of a fire (use of extinguishers, location of alarm pull boxes, evacuation routes, etc.). Contact the UCSC Fire Department (link below) to schedule hands-on fire extinguisher training.

Flammables in Refrigerator/Freezer - guidelines for flammable chemical storage in refers/freezers

Allowable quantities of various types of flammable chemicals and storage cabinet requirements

Flammable materials - safe handling procedures

Fire safety in the laboratory - a glossary of terms

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UCSC Fire Department home page

U of Oklahoma police department laboratory fire safety page

Fire extinguisher use in a chemical laboratory