With the beginning of the new spring and the renewal of all things, the College of Chemical Engineering and Materials at Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST) conducted laboratory safety education and a comprehensive safety inspection at the start of the 2025 Spring Semester. This initiative actively implements the requirements of the TUST "Pioneer Plan," strengthens the School's laboratory safety management, and ensures the smooth progression of scientific research and teaching activities in the new semester.

Regarding laboratory safety education, the School organized diverse educational activities through various research teams. Focusing on laboratory fire safety, sessions detailed the correct usage of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and other firefighting equipment, along with emergency evacuation techniques during a fire incident. For the management and use of hazardous chemicals and pressure vessels in laboratories, training thoroughly covered their safe storage, standardized operating procedures, and emergency leak response protocols. Comprehensive training and emphasis were also placed on laboratory electrical and water safety, standard equipment operating procedures, and the importance of maintaining personnel presence in active laboratories, ensuring a secure and reliable laboratory environment. Through this systematic training, the safety awareness and emergency response capabilities of faculty and students were significantly enhanced.

For the laboratory safety inspection, School leaders led a safety inspection team in a thorough check of all laboratories on the afternoon of February 27. The inspection covered areas including laboratory chemical management, pressure vessel management, hazardous chemical storage, equipment operational status, and the unobstructed access of fire exits. The inspection process found that safety management systems were well-implemented across the laboratories, with environments being clean, tidy, and items stored orderly. Simultaneously, for any potential safety hazards identified during the inspection, the team promptly urged the respective laboratories to undertake corrective actions.

By carrying out these laboratory safety activities at the beginning of the Spring Semester, the School has heightened the laboratory safety awareness of its faculty and students, further solidifying the safety baseline for all laboratories. This effort creates a secure environment for research and learning, contributing to the safeguarding of a safe campus.