The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) department organized a laboratory hydrofluoric acid safety training session.
On the afternoon of March 30, 2023, the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) department organized a laboratory hydrofluoric acid safety training session in room 113 of Building 1 in the School of Materials. Personnel from the School of Materials, School of Creative Arts, Quantum Device Center, Soft Matter and Micro/Nano Fabrication Laboratory, and related research groups participated in the training. The training aimed to increase laboratory personnel's awareness of the hazards of hydrofluoric acid, emphasize personal protection during experiments, and prevent hydrofluoric acid accidents.
During the training, Huang Jin, the training supervisor of the EHS department, first introduced the extremely corrosive nature of hydrofluoric acid and its unique physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics that make its use particularly dangerous and require high vigilance from laboratory personnel. Typical accident cases involving hydrofluoric acid were then shared, and the management and services provided by the EHS department of our university were introduced.
Researcher Cheng Long from the research group led by Zhai Xiaofang at the School of Materials provided a detailed introduction to the hazardous characteristics of hydrofluoric acid, as well as knowledge related to its safe use, storage, leakage treatment, and emergency response. He also pointed out the delayed pain and potential hazards associated with hydrofluoric acid exposure, as well as the accidents that may occur. Additionally, he introduced how to correctly select and use protective equipment and emergency response drugs, as well as how to properly handle waste chemicals and materials. During the training, laboratory personnel actively participated in discussions and watched a video on emergency response to hydrofluoric acid.
The Environmental, Health and Safety Office attaches great importance to the occupational health and safety of teachers, students, and staff. It actively carries out various safety training and emergency drills to ensure that teachers, students, and staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively prevent and respond to hazardous chemical accidents. This hydrofluoric acid safety training is one of the important contents of EHS laboratory safety special training.
