PROPER STORAGE OF CHEMICALS
This application is meant to teach students the rules for storing chemicals safely.
Some of the most important rules are described bellow:
1. Segregate all incompatible chemicals for proper storage of chemicals for hazard class codes.
  • In other words, store like chemicals together and away from other groups of chemicals that might cause reactions if mixed.
2. Do not simply store chemicals in alphabetical order.
  • Flammable materials should be stored in an approved, dedicated, flammable materials storage cabinet or room if the volume exceeds ten (10) gallons. 
  • Non-compatible chemicals shall be stored separately.

    • Liquids should be stored in unbreakable or double-contained packaging, or the storage cabinet should have the capacity to hold the contents if the container breaks.
  • Store acids in a dedicated place.
  • Store severe poisons in a dedicated poison cabinet. 
3. Avoid floor chemical storage (even temporary). 

4. Chemicals should be stored no higher than eye level and never on the top shelf of a storage unit.

5. All chemicals should be labeled and dated. Look for unusual conditions in chemical storage areas, such as:

  • improper storage of chemicals leaking or deteriorating containers spilled chemicals temperature extremes (too hot or cold in storage area) 
  • lack of or low lighting levels blocked exits or aisles doors blocked open, 
  • lack of security trash accumulation smoking or open lights or matches fire equipment blocked, broken or missing
Any of these conditions should be corrected immediately!

The VRML application gives students a chance to practice the proper storage ofchemicals in order to prevent accidents. Once the application starts running the user must enter the virtual lab where there are missplaced chemicals on the benches When the user points with the curser on one of them a message is printed saying what kind of chemical it is and where it supposed to be stored The user has a limited amount of time to store chemicals