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Earthquake Safety
Background
Workplace fires kill 200 & injure more than 5000 workers each year In 95 more than 75,000 workplace fires cost businesses more than 2.3 billion dollars
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Be Prepared
Know Exit Routes Ensure all fire alarms are functional Practice drills Location of Fire Extinguishers Emergency Numbers readily accessible Report unsafe conditions immediately
Dos
Do:
Close all doors Pull Fire Alarm Report the fire If smoke present crawl on hands and knees and keep your head low out of the smoke Use stairs Assemble Outside
Donts
Do Not:
Use the elevators Break windows Exit until you feel the top of the exit door Go back for personal belongings
Fire Extinguishers
A: Ordinary combustibles ex. paper, rags B: Flammable liquids ex. oil, solvents, grease C: Electrical Fires
D: Combustible metals
Fire Extinguishers
Use pressurized water extinguishers only on Class A
Use Dry Chemicals only on Class A, B, C fires Use Carbon Dioxide on Class B or C fires
Fire Extinguishers
P.A.S.S.
How to Use an Extinguisher
Pull ring from extinguisher handle Aim nozzle at base of fire Squeeze handle Sweep nozzle back and forth as you advance
Fire Prevention
Keep egress lanes clear of obstructions Avoid usage of extension cords, ungrounded plugs, and multiple outlet adapters Always keep fire resistive doors closed Store Hazardous materials in approved properly labeled containers
Identify two area, one near workplace and one away from the building
Display & discuss floor plan for your building with exits, hazards and evacuation routes
Earthquake Preparedness
Segregate and store chemicals by reactive groups Place earthquake restraining bars across open shelves where chemicals are stored Double chain gas cylinders Safety caps on gas cylinders Positive latching devices on hinged doors Cabinet and sliding doors closed Install refrigerator clasp locks
Earthquake Preparedness
Secure equipment (analytical instruments, computers, balances, etc.) with clamps or anchors Secure bookshelves, water heaters and tall furniture to wall studs Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves Post emergency numbers in readily accessible areas
During an Earthquake
Drop, Cover & Hold, move only as far to reach a safe place If Indoors stay there If outdoors find spot away from building trees, streetlights, power lines, & overpass In vehicle, pull over at clear location & stop Use Stairs after an earthquake