Fire Safety – Basic Concepts For Office, Facility, and Laboratory Employees Tulane University May 2012 The purpose of this session is to provide you information that you can use to keep the residence halls safe. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Objectives To identify emergency and non-emergency telephone numbers for campus resources To discuss fire prevention and preparation concepts To review fire response, evacuation, use and types of fire extinguishers Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Campus Resources Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) UPTOWN: 865-5307 TUHSC: 988-5486 TNPRC: (985) 871-6653 For emergencies, OEHS is contacted by TU Police. TUHSC OEHS: Uptown – satellite office; Downtown – Main Office, Tidewater Bldg, Canal Street Tulane Public Safety at Diboll Complex Facilities Services at Facilities Services Building adjacent to Student Health Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Campus Resources Contact Police (TUPD, TUHSC, TNPRC) Uptown Campus & University Square - Emergency: 865-5200 or 5200 (on campus) Non-Emergency: 865-5381 TUHSC – Emergency: 988-5555 or 55555 (on campus) Non-Emergency: 988-5531 TNPRC – Emergency: (985) 871-6411 or 6411 (on campus) Non-Emergency: (985) 871-6411 All others: dial 911 TUHSC OEHS: Uptown – satellite office; Downtown – Main Office, Tidewater Bldg, Canal Street Tulane Public Safety at Diboll Complex Facilities Services at Facilities Services Building adjacent to Student Health Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Campus Resources For maintenance issues – notify Facilities Services Uptown Campus – Emergency: 865-5445 Non-emergency – submit via http://servicewave.tulane.edu; include name, room location, specific issue Downtown Campus - 988-5424 TNPRC – (985) 871-6414 Other locations – check with supervisor TUHSC OEHS: Uptown – satellite office; Downtown – Main Office, Tidewater Bldg, Canal Street Tulane Public Safety at Diboll Complex Facilities Services at Facilities Services Building adjacent to Student Health Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Before It’s A Fire (Fire Prevention) Fire Safety Guidelines Do not use unapproved appliances. Lit candles, incense, etc. are prohibited. Refrain from tampering with, attaching items to or blocking fire equipment, e.g. fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire alarm equipment (strobes, horns/speakers, pull stations, panels) EVACUATE the building when the fire alarm sounds When preparing food, do not leave heated appliances unattended. Comply with all fire safety policies. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Before It’s A Fire (Fire Prevention) Report/address unsafe conditions Exit signs – not illuminated, missing or damaged Hallway or room doors – poor repair, not latching or self-closing properly, use of wedges Stairwells – fire doors blocked or held open, not self-closing or properly latching, storage Corridors – trip hazards, obstructions, storage Fire safety equipment – blocked Fire extinguishers – missing, discharged, on the floor Comply with all fire safety policies. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Before It’s A Fire (Preparation) Know the location of the exits Review the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for your building or area Know your designated outside assembly area Know how the fire alarm system works from review of the EAP - how to activate the fire alarm, how it sounds, location of the pull stations, strobes, and horns/speakers For HRL Staff Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Before It’s A Fire (Preparation) Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) contain information on reporting emergencies alarm systems evacuation procedures outside assembly areas and accounting of staff training Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Before It’s A Fire (Preparation) DSRs and/or supervisors must be aware of Special Needs Persons in their work areas With physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities that are permanent or temporary Can they evacuate on their own? If assistance is needed for evacuation, then follow procedures in the EAP. Learn to use/locate fire extinguishers For HRL Staff Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Fire Response If you discover a fire, follow the acronym ESCAPE. Evaluate the situation. Secure the Area - Remove occupants from the immediate area to a safe location. Close the room doors to contain the fire or smoke. Activate the fire alarm using a pull station or calmly and effectively indicate that there is a fire. Phone police: Uptown - 865-5200 (ext 5200), TUHSC - 988-5555 (ext 55555), TNPRC – (985) 871-6411 (ext 6411), Other locations – dial 911 Extinguish the fire – using a portable fire extinguisher, as appropriate. If you discover the fire think ESCAPE. Feel doors for heat Crawl Trapped Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Portable Fire Extinguishers – To use them, remember PASS Pull the pin Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire Squeeze the handle, and Sweep the fire from side to side Use as appropriate Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Fire extinguisher classifications correspond to the classes of fire that can be extinguished by that extinguisher. A - ordinary combustibles B - flammable liquids C - energized electrical equipment D - combustible metals K - cooking oils & fats Fire extinguisher classifications correspond to the class of fires Classes of Fire D – sodium, magnesium, zirconium, potassium, titanium, lithium Classes of fire extinguishers: ABC – Dry Chemical Type BC – Carbon Dioxide Type A – Contains Water Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Fire Response When you hear the fire alarm Departmental Safety Representatives (DSRs) and/or Supervisors Immediately go through the area and tell everyone to evacuate. Ask everyone to close and lock the doors and take personal belongings, if possible. Assist Special Needs Persons in your area as needed Everyone must evacuate using the nearest exit or stairwell – do not use elevators Account for everyone especially those who do not evacuate your work area Students should evacuate immediately. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Fire Response When you hear the fire alarm (continued) DSRs and/or Supervisors Go to the assembly area designated by the EAP – you may have to report to another location if it is inclement weather Report to Police Evacuation status – has everyone evacuated, give the location of those who did not evacuate Special Needs Persons – their location and situation Do not re-enter until the “All Clear” is issued by Police Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Fire Response When you hear the fire alarm - Occupants Evacuate immediately. Close and lock doors and take personal belongings, if possible Use the nearest exit or stairwell Go to the designated assembly area and report to your DSR or supervisor Do not re-enter the building until the “All Clear” is issued by Police Students should evacuate immediately. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Fire Response For further information on building or work area evacuation, see the appropriate Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for your area. They can be found at the following website: http://tulane.edu/oehs/ocsafety/emergactionplans.cfm Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

Tulane University Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) http://tulane.edu/oehs Louis Mayer, OEHS, 988-2447, lmayer@tulane.edu TUHSC: Susan Welch, OEHS, 988-3996, swelch@tulane.edu Uptown: Karen Douglas, OEHS, 865-5307, kdougla1@tulane.edu TNPRC: Kellie Mayer, OEHS, (985) 871-6653, kmayer@tulane.edu https://pandora.tcs.tulane.edu/ehs/enterssn.cfm?testnum=116 Proceed to Quiz If unable to proceed to quiz, type the link below into your browser https://pandora.tcs.tulane.edu/ehs/enterssn.cfm?testnum=116 Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)