Fire and Explosion Upon discovery of a fire, if it cannot be easily extinguished: Activate the fire alarm, and Evacuate the building. Upon getting to safety: Call 911. In case of a fire or explosion, any building occupant may activate the fire alarm. Evacuate the building immediately. The signal for evacuation is sounding of the fire alarm. When the evacuation order is sounded, all occupants will leave the building at the nearest or assigned exit and meet outside the building at the designated area. When evacuating due to fire, occupants will close all windows and doors if time permits and it is safe to do so. DO NOT LOCK DOORS. All occupants should report to the designated area” outside the “safe building. The designated area for this office is at least 100 feet from the building. See Attachment B for designated safe area. Wait for the Fire Department to arrive. Wait for a designated official to authorize re-entry into the building. Use common sense. PERSONAL SAFETY IS FIRST. Protect the safety of human life. DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. Fire Prevention Many of the nation’s office building fires could be prevented and loss minimized if employees followed simple on-the-job fire safety practices. In the event of fire, a safe and speedy response depends on how well employees are prepared for emergencies. Listed below are safety measures we all can follow to ensure a fire proof work environment: Post building evacuation and provide fire drill evacuation training a minimum of once a year at your building site for all employees. Learn the location of alternative exits from all work areas.
Fire and Explosion Upon discovery of a fire, if it cannot be easily extinguished: Activate the fire alarm, and Evacuate the building. Upon getting to safety: Call 911. In case of a fire or explosion, any building occupant may activate the fire alarm. Evacuate the building immediately. The signal for evacuation is sounding of the fire alarm. When the evacuation order is sounded, all occupants will leave the building at the nearest or assigned exit and meet outside the building at the designated area. When evacuating due to fire, occupants will close all windows and doors if time permits and it is safe to do so. DO NOT LOCK DOORS. All occupants should report to the designated “safe area” outside the building. The designated area for this office is at least 100 feet from the building. See Attachment B for designated safe area. Wait for the Fire Department to arrive. Wait for a designated official to authorize re-entry into the building. Use common sense. PERSONAL SAFETY IS FIRST. Protect the safety of human life. DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. Fire Prevention Many of the nation’s office building fires could be prevented and loss minimized if employees followed simple on-the-job fire safety practices. In the event of fire, a safe and speedy response depends on how well employees are prepared for emergencies. Listed below are safety measures we all can follow to ensure a fire proof work environment: Post building evacuation and provide fire drill evacuation training a minimum of once a year at your building site for all employees. Learn the location of alternative exits from all work areas.
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