LABORATORY SAFETY MANUA

College of Eng

Civil Engineering

Jazan Univers

Kingdom of Sa

LABORATORY SAFETY MANUAL IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

LABORATORY SAFETY MANU

BY

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTM

JAZAN UNIVERSITY

JAZAN
SAUDI ARABIA
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Vision of College of Engineering

To be an emerging hub of reputable Enginee
the region, where quality leadership matters.

Mission of College of Engineering

To produce a highly Sophisticated and
specialized Engineering courses and conducting
development of the community.

Vision of Civil Engineering Department

Empowering the civil engineering field by highly qua
maintain sustainability, and acclimate to the
of the Kingdom 2030 vision.

Mission of Civil Engineering Department

The Civil Engineering program aims to prep
withstand the nation's hopes and needs. Mu
covered through well-designed educational and research progra

Head of Department's Message

In the name of God, prayers and peace
companions. I am pleased to welcome you to
Technological development in many areas of
civil Engineering specialization contributes
development in today's world, the civil
scientific and applied disciplines that drive
 Civil Engineering Department is one of
graduates of the department can specialize in seven different fie

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Ø Structural Engineering.
Ø Water Engineering
Ø Environmental Engineering
Ø Surveying Engineering
Ø Transportation Engineering
Ø Geotechnical Engineering
Ø Construction Engineering

Since its inception, the Civil Engineering

and preserve the scientific foundations
providing the labor market with qualified
prestigious universities inside or outside
communicating with the department's
exchange all kinds of knowledge and experienc
develop the department's march. The depar
profession by participating in research in con
as international conferences and international refereed

The department seeks, with its available ma

prepare a civil engineer in a modern scientifi
in an effort to enhance the department’s
community service. Research, innovation an
future for them, their families and their society.

Dr. Hassan M. Magbool

 Head of Civil Engineering Department

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Department Goals

Preparing advanced study programs that qualify the graduate of the department to plan, design,
and implement various engineering projects and maintain the infrastructure of the community.

Providing students with knowledge and

and modern technology.

Continuity in the development of academic programs to keep pace with scientific progress around
the world in building materials and methods and methods of design and construction.

Cooperating with other departments of the College of Engineering and its counterparts outside the
university to work on solving strategic problems facing society that require diverse expertise and
sound decision.

Providing engineering consultancy and technical expertise to solve problems facing the design and
implementation of facilities in the community and its engineering sectors.

Participation in the modernization and development of engineering technologies to advance urban

progress in the Kingdom to be among the major countries.

Opening the door for postgraduate studies for distinguished

programs to serve and preserve the environment.
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This booklet is the first edition

Engineering’ by Civil Engineering Department,
Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Th
Civil Engineering’ is prepared to introduce
laboratories specific work safety rules
members, instructors andtechnical supporting staff
all laboratories and anyone requiring work
follow the instructions provided herewith.
procedures as well as possible steps to be carried
This manual must be read and understood
researchers intending to utilize the laboratory infrastructure.

Students admitted to the Civil

 supposed to work in departmental laboratories must
a sample of which is provided as a part of this manual.

Wishing a safe working environment for all!

All Staff of Civil Engineering Department

Jazan University,

Jazan, Saudi Arabia

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TABLE OF CONTEN

Sr. No. Topic

1. Introduction

2. Objectives

3. Scope

Laboratories

4. General Safety Guidelines

5. Safety Regulations

6. Safety preparedness
6.

6.1 Training

6.2 Administrative preparedness

6.3 Display and sign preparedness

6.4 Housekeeping preparedness

6.5 Electric safety preparedness

6.6 Fire safety preparedness

6.7 Evacuation plan preparedness

6.8. Machine safety preparedness

7. General Precautionary Measures to be practiced in Laboratory

7.1 Instrument/machine safety precautions

7.2 Electric Safety precautionary measures

8. Response procedures in emergency situations

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8.1 Emergency alarm sounds

8.2 In case of fire

8.3 Electric shock to a person

9. Responsibilities

9.1 Teaching faculty member

9.1.1 Laboratory instructor

9.1.2 Laboratory Supervisor

9.2 Maintenance personnel

 9.3 Students

10. Obligatory declaration

11. Declaration statement

12. References

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1. INTRODUCTION

Every scientific and technological

commercial requires safety guidelines and rules as almost all
experiments carried out include certain
experimentation essentially includes safety
guidelines are essential during every
operations include but are not limited to the followin
as convenient operational procedures.
(i) Clearing the clutter and obstructions by housekeeping,

(ii) Availability and use of the appropriate tools for the jobs,

(iii)Avoiding hazards

Every minor and minute accident must b

the responsible faculty member or instructo
numbers operating within the institute premise and th
to be displayed prominently and updated periodically.

Four major stages are identified for managing

laboratory setting:

(A) Mitigation, (B)Preparedness, (C) Response, and (D) Recovery.

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These stages include the following elements.

(A)Mitigation stage:

Incorporates preventive strategies such as-

(i) Concerned efforts to confine

incident will occur and
 (ii) To limit the effects of an incident that does/m

The common guidelines provided here to

eating, drinking or smoking in the laboratory) are all part of th

(B)Preparedness stage:

(i) Includes developing plans for managing an

(ii) Taking action to ensure that

emergency.

Generating awareness in the students

prospective users of the laboratory)
cautiousness and receiving declaration
stage in laboratory safety.

(C)Response stage:

(i) It involves efforts to manage the emergen

(ii) May include outside responders in addi

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The response is more effective and efficient when thos

roles, have the training to perform their duties, and hav

This Laboratory safety manual in Civil Eng

that should be followed in an emergency.
 (D)Recovery stage:

Includes actions taken to restore the laboratory and

the functions of the laboratory can be car
covered by this manual as it is not scope of this document.

This laboratory safety manual

intends to provide information about the first three stages.

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2. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this ‘Laboratory

provide practical Work and Safety instructions, guid
 students and visitors during their work,
Laboratory that comes under the control
working under College of Engineering, Jazan University, Ja

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3. SCOPE
 This ‘Laboratory Safety Manual in Civil E
general and specific (civil engineering laboratories) w
to the students, faculty members,instructors and tec
in the following laboratories operating
Engineering Department.

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 List of laboratories

Sr. No. Name of the Laboratory

1. Soil Lab

2. Fluid Lab

3. Concrete Lab

4. Surveying Lab

5. Transportation Lab

6. Material Lab

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 Any visitor visiting the laboratory
guidelines, rules and regulations at all times, which this manu

Laboratories

The laboratories used by the civil engine

in the Campus of Jazan University. The laboratories a
instruments for conducting experimental
research projects, consultancy, and communit
maintained and upgraded time to time. They can de
develop students' soft skills and CLOs
students to communicate effectively and
experimentations. Some of the centralized centers a
be used by the CED students’ are as follows:
· All laboratories in the College of Science
Information Technology.
· Center of Innovation & Entrepreneur
the COE).
· Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
· English Language Institute.
· Center for Research and Environmental Studies.
· Research and Consulting Services Institute.

Objectives of CED Laboratories:

1. Preparing the students to effectively

demonstrate background of the theoretical aspects.
2. Prepare the students to generate
computer software.
3. Allowing the students to have h
and machines.
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4. Preparing the students to solve pr

elements and improves their com
presentation.
5. Giving emphasis to the knowledge and applica

General Guidelines and instructions for laboratories:

The general guidelines and
laboratory. Following are the guidelines and instructions:
1. Perform only those experiments a
laboratory that is not called for
Unauthorized actions playing with
prohibited.
2. Wear the appropriate uniform and
the lab.
3. Disconnect the power supply from
computers connected to the unit.

Specific experiments may cause severe inju

students are advised to follow the safety instructions strictly
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4. GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

This is ‘Mitigation stage’ or important

accidental occurrence of any haphazard.
be followed in laboratories of civil engineering dep
laboratory premises at any time for
purpose of these guidelines is

(i) To enhance safety of everyone w

highest possible level
(ii) To avoid any accidental hazard with the
(iii) Minimizing danger and losses in case

General Guidelines: EVERYONE entering

work, education, training or visit purpose should follow
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3.

4
5

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WHAT SHOULD I DO IN AN EMERGENCY?

IN ALL CASES, have one person immediately
are located in on the door or just outside laboratory.
For a minor cut, thoroughly rinse the cut. For serious injuries,
If someone is being shocked, DO NOT
insulating object, such as a wooden (not
person free.
If a spill occurs, restrict access to the spill area.
If chemicals come in contact with skin,
water.

5. Safety regulations:

ALL Laboratories

(i) An appropriate fitting dress for the w

LABORATORY.
(ii) Appropriate safety shoes are to be wo
This is to avoid any accidental injury
(iii)While specific machines are running,
designed safety glasses must be worn for the p
(iv)Before putting hands on any
guidelines must be availed from LABORATORY su
(v) Special care must be taken while usin
mechanisms.
(vi)For protection of ear drum and ears in
followed while working on noisy machines.
(vii) Working alone outside of th
all times.

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6. SAF
 Part of safety preparedness begins with the t
and then periodic inspection of the premises to asses
and systems.

6 Training

In addition to laboratory safety issues, laboratory per

what to do in an emergency. Topics may include; how
list.

(i) Evacuation plans and procedures

(ii) Emergency shutdown procedures— specifica

needed materials that should be stored safely

(iii)Communications procedures during an emerg

to call or look for information

(iv)How and when to use a fire extinguisher

(v) Security issues

(vi)Protocol for absences due to travel restrictions or illness

(vii) Safe practices for power outage

(viii) Assembly points

(ix)Laboratory-specific protocols relating to eme

(x) Handling violent behavior in the workplace

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Periodic drills to assist in training and evaluation of the

recommended as part of the training program.

Safety preparedness is a continuous tas

Its efficacy depends upon periodic inspection
suitable. Given laboratory safety checklist
preparedness in each laboratory periodically.

6 Administrative Preparedness:

S. No. Question

1 Does the laboratory staff have access to the

most updated version of this manual?
2 Has the laboratory specific information is updated
in safety manual?
3 Are personnel working in laboratory of where to
report anyincident
4 Is safety self-inspection carried recently in
last 6-12 months?
5 Any potential hazards documented for
further work?
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6 Displays and Sign Preparedness:

S. No. Question

1. Are emergency contact numbers for laboratory

staff posted in lab?

2. Are hazard caution signs posted and updated?

3 Laboratory floor plan posted and updated?

4 Emergency evacuation plan is posted?

5 Lab personnel have access to first aid kit?

6 Housekeepingpreparedness

S. No. Question
 1 Is the lab adequately organized, orderly and
clean?
2 Does the lab provide sufficient workspacefor
operation without collisions and
accidents?

6.5Electric Safety preparedness

S. No. Question

1. Are building electrical panels accessible?

2 Are extension cords or power strips not

daisy-chained to each other?

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3. Any exposed wiring in a poor condition

present and not is use?
4 Are ground fault circuit interrupters
employed in wet locations?
5 Are extension cords not used as temporary
wiring? Do these runs through doors or wallsor
ceilings?
6 Instruments with motors, heaters and other
high amperage needs plugged directly into awall
receptacle?

6.6Fire Safety Preparedness

S. No. Question
 1. Are there 18 inches of clearance between
stored items and fire sprinklers?
2. Are all laboratory doors kept closed when
laboratory not in use?
3. Are fire extinguishers available easily as well
as accessible and free of obstructions?

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7 Evacuation plan preparedness

S. No. Question

1 Are aisles and exits within the laboratory

space are free from obstructions and
clutters?

7 Machine safety preparedness

S. No. Question
1 Are all hazardous pieces of machinery mounted or
secured to prevent movementor tipping?

2 Are all points of operation, rotating components

and other moving parts of machinery properly
guarded to preventinjury?

3 Is laboratory equipment with potential hazards

routinely inspected and maintained
or serviced as recommended?

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7. General Precautionary Measures to be practiced in

7.1 Instrument/Machine safety precaution

(i)Before using an instrument or machine, be sure to k

case of an emergency.

(ii) Check all electrical connections and mounting bolts b

(iii)
(iii) Check that all rotating parts are free to turn, an
before job operation.

(iv) Attach an emergency shutdown card to any p

unattended outside normal working hours. This card
number and all information that would be required by
with the need to shut down the equipment.

(v) Laboratory equipment is not to be placed in corridors.

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7.2 ELECTRIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Laboratory instructors, supervisors and all workers s

connected with electric equipment. All
laboratory should be trained in following aspects.

1. Inspect electric wiring of instruments

 1.

2. Replace all frayed or damaged

3. Only equipment with three prongs
laboratory.
4. Limit the use of extension cords.
In all other cases, request installation
5. Minimize the potential for water
electrical equipment.
6. Ensure that outlets are installed
within 6 feet.
7. Know the location and how
circuit breaker panels. Use these
the event of a fire or electrocution.

The following are a list of rules for students

electrical equipment.

Ø Use only tools and equipment

working with electrical devices.
Ø All current transmitting parts of
enclosed.

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Ø When checking an operating

or behind back.
Ø Maintain a workspace clear
papers, and clothes.
Ø
 Ø Never change wiring with circuit plu

Ø Never plug leads into power sourc

established circuit.
Ø Avoid contacting circuits with wet han

Ø Check circuits for proper

source.
Ø Do not insert another fuse
blowing fuses - this is a symptom requ
Ø Keep the use of extension co
possible. Tie off excess cords out of pathways.
Ø Do not use or store highly
equipment.
Ø Keep access to electrical panels
unobstructed.
Ø Make certain that all electrical equ

Ø Be aware and alert of the dan

(Any system operating at vol
a high voltage system and shall be servic
employees.)

The rules listed below are intended to re

hazards. Please observe these rules. Other
the consequences before you act. If you are not sure
assignments, always consult an instructor.

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8. RESPONSE PROCEDURES IN EMERGENCY SIT

Stepwise appropriate response is the ke

 due to accidents. Following are some common emer
in a laboratory in which proper response procedures
are present inside. For initiating an appropriate resp
situation and a prior training session helps.
standardized response procedures that
situations.

For following the response procedures i

students working in laboratory must be aware of plac

a. Fire extinguishers
b. Emergency showers/eyewash
c. Fire blanket if available
d. First aid medical kit
e. Exit routes for emergency evacuations
f. Assembly point or meeting point outside the b

Remaining calm and quiet, understanding

incident and continuous assessment of the situation
any further damage and loss that the emergency situation may i

Following are some emergency situations, and stand

followed, however it should be noted that-

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“A given planned procedure cannot always be a s

emergency situation”
8 Emergency Alarm sounds:

1. If an emergency alarm sounds,

quickly but carefully towards the n
during laboratory training session
the students towards safety.
2. Students should follow all the
instructor, follow the safety regula
as possible.
3. Nobody except the trained securit
should try to find or go near
risky and life-threatening.
4. In such situations, all should
from the location of danger. Nobody
and firefighters should return
given by security.
5. When an alarming situation is con
building/college security and fire brigade.
a. Building/College security number –
b. Fire brigade number – 998
6. Similarly, any nearby buildings hav
situation must be informed and asked

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8 In case of fire

· Major Fire incident

1. Alert all the people present in the laboratory whe
2. Activate the nearest fire alarm, if it does not work by
3. Close doors so as to confine the area fire may capture
4. Evacuate to safe place by following the em
walls.
5. In any case of fire outbreak, lift
reason. Everyone must use the emergency and/
6. Nearby buildings should be cautiously ala
begin evacuation as required.
7. Physically challenged persons should be a
at times of evacuation.
8. Call the building/college security number
the government fire brigade number (998).
9. Person who has prior awareness
handling the fire situation.
10. The firefighters and security should
about the incident, which may be helpful in p
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· Minor Fire outbreak

1. Cautiously make people in laboratory alert of the situa
2. Activate the alarm system.
3. Evacuate the place quickly as possible.
4. A trained or suitable person should reach the fire e
5. Do not allow anyone to enter in a room which is fi
6. Do not allow anyone to enter in the
back-up person.

PRACTICING THE USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

1. Everyone working inside the lab, in

non-teaching supporting personne
the fire extinguishers.
2. It is the laboratory supervisor's
working in the laboratory must know
3. Fire extinguishers must be
 periodically inspected and replaced
be maintained.
4. The placing of Fire extinguishers
batch of the students should be aware of the
5. Any new staff joining the laboratory
joining the laboratory must know the placements
procedure of fire extin
6. The operational manual of fire exting
to be used in emergency.
7. In general the fire extinguishers
outbreaks immediately by using the cod

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Steps in operation of fire extinguishers - PASS

1. Pull the ring pin
2. Aim at the base of the fire, not flame of fire
3. Squeeze the handle to start the flow
4. Sweep side to side at the base o
fire)
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Clothing catches fire

The short and easy to remember tip is ‘stop, drop, and roll – c

1. Stop where you are, don’t run around

2. Drop down on ground on an empty place
3. Roll over so that fire puts off
4. Cover with fire blanket if available
5. Immediately treat the area with cool running/tap water
6. Call the emergency medical services.

Electrical Fire outbreak

1. Turn off the power source and unplug

2. Use dry chemical extinguisher or sand to pu
3. When the fire is extinguished, check the circui
4. Do not turn on the circuit until the cause
the fault corrected and an all clearance
person.

8 Electric shock to a person:

 If someone around gets an electric shock-

1. Don't touch someone receiving an electri

first reaction to offer help to the injured person.
2. Look for the hazard
3. Shut off power and then only try to rescue
object.

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4. Call emergency numbers.

5. Administer first aid to the person if trained.
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 9. RESPONSIBILITIES

9 Teaching faculty members

Teaching faculty members of all the laboratory courses are

responsible to make sure that the standard safety procedu
manual are followed by the laboratory instructors.

9.1.1 Laboratory instructors:

1. Should know beforehand the work tha

2. Should provide sufficient written and visible
laboratoryconsidering the situation an
working.
3. Should be able to address possible d
involved.
4. Should explain the standard suitable
in a laboratory.
5. Should report about laboratory cond
authorities for further action as and when needed.
6. Should report status of equipments and
personnel.
7. Any misbehavior by students should be addres
andeffectively.

9.1.2 Laboratory supervisors

1. Should supervise the extent to which the guideline

2. Should supervise the conditions with unders
experience.
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3. Should never let the students unattended unless

situation.
4. No misbehavior should be tolerated from students.
5. The responsibility of supervising should be
person if situation arises.

9 Maintenance personnel

1. Make sure of providing safe environment f

persons involved.
2. Make sure that non-functional or faulty machines a
3. Appropriate guidance instructions should be put wher
theinstruments/machines are under maintenance pur
4. Establish a regular inspection schedule and procedure
allmachines/instruments/equipments, electricity, wate
etc.
5. Recording of all possible harmful notifications.

9.3 Students

1. Students are required to follow all etiquettes.

2. Students in any case are not allowed to work wi
competent person
3. Must always pay attention to each and every instruction
4. Must read and understand the given experi
beginning the experimentation. Any doubts sho
5. Must carry the work in a responsible way, c
 being taught.
6. Must be ready for any emergency situation, mu
Don’ts and standard procedures to be follow
7. Must use the machines and instruments as per the
instructions by instructor or supervisor.

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8. Must leave the class only when permitted. Eve

with permission.
9. Any unsafe situation arrived suddenly must b
and supervisor.
10. Any potentially dangerous object or substance
the laboratory.
11. Must place the bags and stationary in a respons
safety of student’s material as well as laboratory set-up.
12. Maintain discipline and order.

10. Obligatory Declarations

Instructor’s Responsibility

When students join to work in laboratory as part of t

of laboratory must provide the students
make them aware of the safety procedures. This step is oblige
out at the beginning of the academi
obliged to make students understand
signature of students on the safety
documents should be maintained throughout the semester.

Student’s Responsibility

1. Students are obliged to fully read and

 Engineering’ before commencing or involvin
2. If student has any doubts, should ask the instru

3. Students must sign on the declaration by filling in

information correctly.

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11. Declarations Statement

Declaration Statement
I undersigned student Mr. …………………………………… ID number :…………………
Hereby declare that I have carefully read and understood the content of ‘Laboratory
Safety Manual in Civil Engineering’. The laboratory instructor/s has cleared all
outlined procedures. I am made aware of safety concerns and that all the
guidelines are for my personal safety as well asfor the safety of lab and other
occupants. By signing this document, I agree to comply with the procedures listed in
this document throughout my working tenure in this department. I understand that
I am obliged to follow all the instructions and behave responsibly.
Student name in Full – Mr………………………………………………………………
University Identity Number- ………………………..
Course name:…………………………………………….. Course Code:………………………..
Signature- ………………………………………………….. Date ……………..
Name of Instructor: ……………………………………………………………………..
Civil Engineering Department Jazan University, Jazan
Declaration Statement
I undersigned student Mr. …………………………………… ID number :…………………
Hereby declare that I have carefully read and understood the content of ‘Laboratory
Safety Manual in Civil Engineering’. The laboratory instructor/s has cleared all
outlined procedures. I am made aware of safety concerns and that all the
guidelines are for my personal safety as well asfor the safety of lab and other
occupants. By signing this document, I agree to comply with the procedures listed in
this document throughout my working tenure in this department. I understand that
I am obliged to follow all the instructions and behave responsibly.
Student name in Full – Mr………………………………………………………………
University Identity Number- ………………………..
Course name:…………………………………………….. Course Code:………………………..
Signature- ………………………………………………….. Date ……………..
Name of Instructor: ……………………………………………………………………..
Civil Engineering Department Jazan University, Jazan

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 12. References

1. Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handl

Hazards: Updated Version. National
Prudent Practices in the
Academies Press (US); 2011.
2. https://ehs.stonybrook.edu/programs/lab
safety/lab-safety-inspection-checklist.php
3. http://www.me.unm.edu/html/labsafety.html
4. https://mie.njit.edu/students/lab_safety.php
5. https://me.queensu.ca/People/Notash/SafetyR
6. https://www.siue.edu/engineering/civi
safety-rules
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TORY SAFETY MANUAL IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

College of Engineering

Civil Engineering Department

Jazan University, Jazan

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

ORY SAFETY MANUAL IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

BY

NGINEERING DEPARTMENT

JAZAN UNIVERSITY

JAZAN
SAUDI ARABIA
ub of reputable Engineering research and education, beyondthe periphery of

and qualified professional engineers through

conducting high-standard research towards

ring field by highly qualified graduates who serve the

y, and acclimate to the challenges of rapidly developing urban mega-projects

g program aims to prepare a generation of highly qualified civil engineers to

needs. Multi-disciplinary specialties of construction
nal and research programs.

be upon our master Mohammad and all

ased to welcome you to the Civil Engineering Department at Jazan University.
pment in many areas of life has hardly become devoid of reliance on what the
cialization contributes to establishing a distinct imprint that achieves urban
civil engineering specialty is one of the most
d disciplines that drive the growth of the economy based on knowledge. The
 the oldest and largest engineering departments,
ze in seven different fields:

Department has been keen to raise the level

of the civil engineering profession by working
qualified civil engineers who can compete with
outside the Kingdom. The department was
graduates by establishing an association
experiences and to give the department their
ent's march. The department also works on developing the civil engineering
pating in research in conferences and periodicals within the Kingdom, as well
d international refereed and reputable periodicals.

ks, with its available material capabilities, capabilities and human beings, to
er in a modern scientific manner in accordance with international standards,
ent’s outputs, enrich scientific research and
Research, innovation and innovation in order to achieve success and a bright
 n, design,
mmunity.

access to all that is new through the library,

ress around

s outside the
pertise and

e design and

vance urban

graduates and preparing

 PREFACE

edition of ‘Laboratory Safety Manual in Civil

Department, working under the College of
, Jazan, Saudi Arabia. This ‘Laboratory Safety Manual in
introduce general and civil engineering
and guidelines to the students, faculty
hnical supporting staff. This is to be made available in
work in laboratories has to understand and
herewith. This manual enlists regular safety
e carried out in any emergency situation.
understood by anyone, including students or
y infrastructure.

Engineering Department and who are

ental laboratories must sign the declaration statement,
ual.

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gical laboratory, either educational or

d rules as almost all procedures and
certain factors of danger. A successful
safety from beginning to end. So, safety
kind of experimental work. Safety
limited to the following aspects for safe as well
housekeeping,

tools for the jobs,

must be reported/informed immediately to

instructor. Emergency service contact
nstitute premise and that of the government are
ically.

managing an emergency occurring in a

onse, and (D) Recovery.

confine the possibility that an accidental

an incident that does/may occur.

to enter the laboratory premises (e.g., No

ratory) are all part of this stage.

g plans for managing an emergency

that the laboratory is ready to handle an

admitted to the department (who are

to use facilities with utmost care and
of the same is part of the preparedness

to manage the emergency as it occurs

side responders in addition to laboratory staff.

and efficient when those involved understand their

m their duties, and have the supplies they need.

Engineering Department includessteps

 affected areas to a point where
carried out safely. However, this part is not
document.

in Civil Engineering Department

hree stages.

Safety Manual in Civil Engineering’ is to

afety instructions, guidelines, and rules for all the staff,
 teaching-learning activities or visit in any
control of the Civil Engineering Department
ng, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Safety Manual in Civil Engineering’ isprepared to introduce
ineering laboratories) work safety rules and guidelines
bers,instructors and technical supporting staff working
for educational purposes under the Civil
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ratory premises is obliged to follow the safety
times, which this manual includes.

used by the civil engineering department (CED) are located

rsity. The laboratories are well-installed with adequate
mental work for courses, final year projects,
community services. The laboratories are
me to time. They can deliver the course curriculum and
CLOs by applying approaches that facilitate
and to develop and conduct appropriate
he centralized centers and laboratories in JU which can

Sciences and the College of Computer Sciences

ovation & Entrepreneurship (it has a well-installed Fab Lab in the building of

g.

dies.

effectively link the theories with application

theoretical aspects.
generate data using experiments and analyses

g the students to have hands on experience and to have exposure to equipment

he students to solve problems related to their course work including design
communication skills through report writing

knowledge and application of safety regulations.

s for laboratories:
the laboratory instruction are displayed
s and instructions:
ly those experiments authorized by the instructor; never do anything in the
in the laboratory procedure or by the
with the experiments may be hazardous and

ppropriate uniform and safety accessories (coat, gloves, etc.) before entering

from the equipment at the end of the experiment

s may cause severe injury when not performed as per instruction, so

fety instructions strictly.
 important for preventing any possibility
Following are general safety guidelines to
of civil engineering department for everyone present in
academic or non-academic purposes. The

nce safety of everyone working in the laboratories at

cidental hazard with the utmost care

nger and losses in case an accident occurs.

entering in the laboratory premises either for

purpose should follow the below guidelines.
Don’t eat or drink in t h e laboratory
area. Don’t chew gum.
Prohibit anyone doing so.

Don’t smoke in the laboratory

area.
Prohibit anyone doing so.

Dress appropriately for the work

environment including proper non-
disturbing attire, lab dress code, safety
glasses and gloves wherever
appropriate.

Conduct yourself in a responsible

manner at all times in the laboratory.
Don’t talk aloud or crack
jokes in lab.
Know the symbols of hazards,
provided in detail on next page

Switch off electric and other equipments

after operational procedures are
completed.

Pay attention to clean the

equipments and their used parts.

Avoid littering and keep the laboratory

area clean and neat.
ne person immediately call 911 if necessary and other assistance Telephones
.
ut. For serious injuries, get help.
 TOUCH THEM. If possible, turn the power
metal) chair, an article of clothing or cloth,

immediately wash the area with a generous

ate fitting dress for the work must be worn while working inside

fety shoes are to be worn while working inside LABORATORY.

id any accidental injury to foot as well as convenient movement.
running, suitable safety goggles or specially
s must be worn for the protection of eyes.
new machine, a permission and safety
d from LABORATORY supervisor.
ust be taken while using machines that utilize compressed air

of ear drum and ears in general, proper ear protection is to be

achines.
rking alone outside of the normal working hours is to be avoided at

SAFETY PREPAREDNESS:
dness begins with the training of the involved personnel
f the premises to assess the performance of personnel

y issues, laboratory personnel should be familiar with

opics may include; however may not be limited to this

procedures— specifically equipment shutdown and if

safely

edures during an emergency—what to expect, where

restrictions or illness

rotocols relating to emergency planning and response

g and evaluation of the emergency plan are

ness is a continuous task. It cannot be done and over atonce.

inspection and training and drills whenever
checklist should be utilized to assess the safety

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res to be practiced in Laboratories

or machine, be sure to know how to turn it off in

ns and mounting bolts before each use.

parts are free to turn, and that there is no obstruction

hutdown card to any piece of equipment left operating

orking hours. This card should contain your phone
at would be required by anyone who might be faced

ced in corridors.

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visors and all workers should be aware of the risks

All the personnel working regularly in

instruments before each use.

 maged electrical cords immediately.

prongs (ground) should be used in the

cords. Use only for temporary operations.

installation of a new electrical outlet.
water or chemical spills on or near

installed and used when water is present

to operate shut-off switches and/or

these devices to shut off equipment in

students and their instructors working with

equipment with non-conducting handles when

nt transmitting parts of any electrical devices should be

operating circuit keep one hand either in pocket

clear of extraneous material such as books,

 e wiring with circuit plugged into power source.

into power source unless they are connected to an

ng circuits with wet hands or wet materials.

grounding with respect to the power

of larger capacity if an instrument keeps

this is a symptom requiring expert repairs.
p the use of extension cords to a minimum and cords as short as
cords out of pathways.
highly flammable solvents near electrical

panels and disconnect switches clear and

in that all electrical equipment is properly grounded.

ware and alert of the dangers inherent in high voltageequipment.

system operating at voltages above 480 volts shall be considered
stem and shall be serviced only by specially trained

elow are intended to reduce the risk of the more common

Other hazards can be avoided by thinking of
u act. If you are not sure of the safety aspects of your

ES IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

riate response is the key to minimize losses that may occur

re some common emergency situations that can occur
er response procedures must be initiated by those who
ting an appropriate response, proper awareness of the
helps. Hence each laboratory should have
should be followed during emergency

response procedures in emergency situations, all staff and

y must be aware of placement of the following things:

ns

ting point outside the building area

tanding and gathering information about the

essment of the situation are highly required to confine
ergency situation may incur.

cy situations, and standard response procedures to be

e cannot always be a substitute for “thinking” during

sounds, for any unknown reason, all must move
carefully towards the nearest emergency exits. If this happens
ratory training session is ongoing, theinstructor should guide

the guidelines in any case, listen to the

ollow the safety regulations, and leave the building as quickly

cept the trained security personnel and responsible members

the place of origin of danger. It may turn

move quickly towards the opposite side

– except for the security personnel
until and unless an “all clear” message is

larming situation is confirmed, a quick call should be given to

brigade.
urity number –

ny nearby buildings having potential danger from the ongoing

be informed and asked to begin evacuation as required.
nt in the laboratory where fire took place.
m, if it does not work by default.
a fire may capture
ace by following the emergency exit routes displayed on

should not be used by anyone for any

se the emergency and/or regular staircase.
should be cautiously alarmed of the situation and should

ged persons should be assisted by those who are capable

college security number or emergency number as well as

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of incident should assist the personnel

should provide keen and precise information

hich may be helpful in preventing further outbreak.
 ratory alert of the situation.

should reach the fire extinguisher.

ter in a room which is filled with smoke.
the room that has caught fire without a

working inside the lab, including the teaching faculty and other
ng supporting personnel of all cadres, must be trained in using

pervisor's responsibility to ensure that anyone

w howto use the fire extinguishers.
put in every laboratory and must be
 inspected and replaced as needed. A record of the same must

g of Fire extinguishers must be easy to locate, and every new

should be aware of their place and use.
laboratory and every new student/researcher
st know the placements and operation
fire extinguishers for emergencies.
of fire extinguishers must be placed besides it

uishers can be used in fighting the fire

diately by using the codeword PASS. See the figure.

hers - PASS

ot flame of fire

low

de to side at the base of fire (not up-down on the flame of

 ‘stop, drop, and roll – cool and call’

cool running/tap water

nguisher or sand to put out the fire. Never use water

uished, check the circuit to determine the cause.

e circuit until the cause of the fire has been established and
clearance signal is given by a responsible
ne receiving an electric shock in any case. As this can be
d person.

then only try to rescue the person with non-conductive

laboratory courses are accountable and
tandard safety procedures outlined in this

eforehand the work that may be carried in laboratories

ent written and visible instructions in
idering the situation and persons/groups involved for

e to address possible dangers, identify and clarify the risks

in the standard suitable procedures that should be followed

t about laboratory condition and conduction to appropriate

n as and when needed.
tatus of equipments and instruments to maintenance

udents should be addressed quickly

t to which the guidelines are followed.

conditions with understanding of student’s age and
ents unattended unless highly exceptional

from students.
f supervising should be transferred to another suitable

ding safe environment for teaching-learning process and

nal or faulty machines are not used.

ons should be put wherever
under maintenance purpose.
chedule and procedure for
ments, electricity, water

cations.

ettes.
not allowed to work without supervision of

h and every instruction.

rstand the given experimental work procedure before
tation. Any doubts should be cleared prior.
in a responsible way, carrying every step precisely as
mergency situation, must be aware of Dos and
procedures to be followed in an emergency situation.
instruments as per the manuals and

ly when permitted. Even a casual break must be

arrived suddenly must be reported to the instructor

ous object or substance must not be carried inside

stationary in a responsible way considering the

ll as laboratory set-up.

n laboratory as part of their course, the instructor

students copy of this laboratory manual and
ures. This step is obliged to be carried
the academic year/semester. Laboratory instructor is
tand the safety precautions and get the
statement of the department. These
ut the semester.

obliged to fully read and understand ‘Laboratory Safety Manual in Civil

ommencing or involving in any laboratory activities.
ts, should ask the instructor and get it clarified.

declaration by filling in all the necessary

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application and to

analyses by using
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displayed in each

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