XII. FIRE PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTING
A. Prevention
- Be aware of potential ignition sources including open flames, heating elements and electrical sources.
- Smoking is prohibited in all laboratories.
- Do not use flammable liquids in the presence of ignition sources.
- Do not store any flammable materials in non-explosion proof refrigerator. Store non-refrigerated flammables in approved flammable storage cabinet.
- Do not store flammable liquids in areas exposed to direct sunlight.
B. Priorities in Case of Fire
- Contain the fire. Exit the room and close the door to prevent the spread of smoke and flame.
- Activate the fire alarm system by pulling the nearest fire alarm box.
- Dial-6666 and give all information--building, floor, room number, etc.--to the person answering. If you are safe, remain on the phone until told to hang up.
- Evacuate--in all but the most minor of fires it is the policy of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry that employees and students shall evacuate rather than attempt to fight the fire. All occupants of a building must evacuate during an alarm.
- Evacuation shall be by the nearest exit. Check the floor evacuation chart.
- Do not return to your office for personal items.
- Laboratory Director shall assemble all personnel outside of the building and determine if all have exited. In the event someone is not accounted for, notify Public Safety or firefighters at the scene.
C. Fire Control Methods
- The College has provided ABC fire extinguishers in all locations except where special needs prevail. These ABC extinguishers are appropriate for all fires except as noted below.
-- Flammable metals - Class "D" extinguishers provided
-- Computer rooms - Halon extinguishers provided
-- Chemical Storage Building - Automatic CO2 system provided
-- Sprinkler systems - provided in various locations
Be aware of the location and methods of use of the fire safety equipment in the laboratory.
