Transcript Lab Safety Orientation - Prairie View A&M University

• If you hear the fire alarm sound, evacuate
immediately!
• Check door for signs of fire
• Close doors behind you to prevent fire &
smoke spread
• Keep storage 24” from the ceiling
• Do not use extension cords as
permanent wiring
• Use power strips with surge protection.
– Power strips must be plugged directly into
an outlet.
– Do not connect in series.
• When on campus dial 4-911 in an
emergency!
• (936) 261-4911 will connect you
with PVAMU DPS Dispatcher who
in turn dispatches Police,
Fire, Ambulance or HazMat
assistance.
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Sprinkler Systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• Evacuation Plans
• A FAS consists of:
– Fire Alarm Control Panel
– Detection Devices
– Manual Pull Stations
– Audio/Visual Devices
• Sprinkler heads have a specific heat rating
• Once that temperature is reached the
sprinkler head will “pop” and water will
discharge
• Do all sprinkler heads pop at the same
time?
• Keep storage at least 18” below the bottom
of a sprinkler head
• Should
–Be used on the class of fire for
which they are designed.
–Be used by those trained in the
proper use of extinguishers.*
–Be within 75 feet travel distance..
* EHSD offers hands-on training on the proper use of portable fire extinguishers
• Should NOT. . .
–Be blocked by chemicals or other
items.
–Be used when the fire is large.
–Be used as coat racks.
Keep Fire Extinguishers clear and visible
Fire Extinguisher blocked by Improperly stored Chemicals
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Improper Storage in Egress Path
Properly Maintained Egress Path