Safety and Statement of Safety Understanding

Below are the Lab Safety Rules every HVAC student is required to follow. These rules are also part of each course syllabi. Students are expected to sign a document acknowledging receipt, review, and comprehension of these rules.

EICC - Scott Community College - HVAC Lab Safety Rules

Safety glasses are required at all times in the lab.
No horseplay
Wear leather shoes only; tennis shoes or open - toed shoes are not allowed.
Wear appropriate shirts and long pants at all times.
Eating is not allowed in the lab. No open beverage containers, bottles or cans are allowed in the lab.
Breaks are to be taken in provided areas, lounges or in the cafeteria - not in the lab.
All projects brought into the lab must be approved by the instructor. The type of project should be consistent with current training or past successful completion of curriculum.
Toolboxes are your responsibility.
Report all injuries or open wounds to the instructor for first aid or possible referral. An incident form must be completed for each accident.
In case of fire - - extinguish it if you can, use only the proper extinguisher. Spread the word so that everyone can leave as quietly as possible without running. Reassemble across the street from the patio area in the grass.
Only one person is allowed at the station when doing electrical lab or electrical competencies. A violation of this rule will mean loss of points
DO NOT WEAR RINGS OR METAL JEWELRY in the lab.
Always think safety; you only have one life!

Emergencies Reporting

If a life threatening medical emergency, accident, or illness arises in a classroom, call 911 immediately. Notify your instructor immediately. If your instructor is unavailable, call the college switchboard from any phone by dialing 0.

If you see an emergency situation in the parking lots, hallways, etc., a central location for reporting emergencies is the switchboard operator located in the Information Center, Room 2300 at the Belmont Campus. At the SCC Urban Campus please report emergencies at the first floor front desk or at the John T. Blong Technology Center - the front desk.

All accidents or injuries should be reported to college personal regardless of the degree.