In the event of a property fire in the chemistry teaching labs (not involving any person or clothing), students should:

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In a laboratory fire scenario, the primary priority is safety and rapid evacuation rather than attempting to fight the fire.
Option 1: 'Fight the fire until the Emergency Responders arrive.' This is unsafe for most occupants unless you are trained and the fire is very small and manageable. In a teaching lab, untrained individuals should not attempt to combat a fire, as it can spread quickly and put people at greater risk.
Option 2: 'Evacuate the room , close the doors & call for assistance from a safe location.' This aligns with standard fire safety procedures: get everyone out promptly, isolate the space by closing doors to slow the fire's spread, and alert authorities from a safe location. It emphasizes evacuation and calling for help rather than direct intervention.
Option 3: 'Finish what you are doing and then leave to head back to your dorm/apartment/home where you can be contacted if questions arise.' Halting ongoing tasks and delaying departure is dangerous during a fire alarm. Time is critical, and staying to finish work compromises personal safety and others' safety.
Option 4: 'Help the TA to use the fire extinguisher.' While there are situations where trained personnel may use extinguishers, the general guidance in a laboratory fire is to evacuate first. Untrained individuals attempting to use a fire extinguisher can delay evacuation or put themselves at risk if the fire grows or the situation changes. Evacuation from a safe location is the recommended default action.

CHEM100A_SP25_LST CHEM 100A: LAB SAFETY EXAM - Spring 2025

In the event of a property fire in the chemistry teaching labs (not involving any person or clothing), students should:

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