If there is an explosion in the school science lab, staying calm and taking immediate, well-coordinated action is crucial. Here’s a guide on what to do:

🟠 Evacuate the lab immediately using the school’s pre-determined Evacuation Procedures

🟠 Close the lab door behind you to contain any fire or hazardous materials

🟠 Alert Reception so they can contact the Chief Warden, who will commence the Whole of School evacuation processes

🟠 The Chief Warden is to commence the internal escalation process, notifying the relevant personnel of the situation

🟠 The Chief Warden will organise for emergency services to be contacted, providing details of the explosion and any injuries

🟠 Provide first aid if necessary until emergency services arrive

🟠 Use available safety equipment like safety showers or eyewash stations if chemicals have splashed on someone

🟠 Stay in the designated assembly area and await further instructions from the Chief Warden

🟠 Do not go back into the lab (or buildings) to retrieve personal items until emergency services confirm it is safe to do so

🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement

🟠  Implement regular first aid training, warden training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures and their roles in this type of emergency