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It
is very important that we each know how we can protect ourselves
and fellow employees in an emergency situation. The most common
emergencies are fires, chemical spills, injuries or criminal
activity. By following a few common sense rules, we can help
to insure our workplace will be safe.
Emergency - Evacuation - Fire Safety
9 - 1 - 1
Whenever you experience an emergency, summon emergency rescue,
police and fire departments: DIAL 911
Fire Safety
Attempt to fight a fire only if it is small and there is not
an imminent threat.
If the fire is out of control or you feel yourself in danger,
EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY can dial 911.
Emergency Evacuation
There are 10 things that each of our employees must know in
case of an evacuation:
1. Know that you must stay calm.
This is the most important thing to know.
2. Know the emergency contact numbers
3. Know your department's evacuation
plan
4. Know your destination spot:
where your department gathers and
Remain a safe distance form the building
5. Know where the fire extinguisher
is located in your department and how to use it.
6. Know that if an emergency occurs that requires evacuation,
know how to sound the alarms and do so immediately to warn
your fellow workers.
7. Know that you must not ignore the
alarm, even if there is no sign of fire or emergency
and walk to the nearest exit.
8. Know you don't use the elevator
in an emergency.
9. Know your designated floor coordinator
who will perform a headcount and report it immediately to
fire department personnel.
10. Know that you must remain at the
gathering point until directed otherwise. Do not leave
the site or reenter the building without permission of your
designated evacuation coordinator.
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
This is not a difficult task. There are four simple
steps:
Follow the pictures below and practice!
Remember: Your knowledge could
save a life!
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