Marine Lab Policies, Procedures and Protocols
Hazards and Safety -- GENERAL FIRE ALARM AND EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS
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SUBJECT: Fire Alarms
IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE:
- If you discover a fire or smoke situation, activate the fire alarm pull station and call, or have someone call, 911.
- If you feel comfortable doing so, use a fire extinguisher to control
or extinguish the fire while emergency personnel are en route to your
location.
WHEN THE FIRE ALARM SOUNDS:
- Close all windows and (leave the overhead light ON.)
- Before opening any door, feel the door. If it is HOT, do not open it. If it is not hot, brace yourself against the door, open it slightly, and if heat or heavy smoke are present, close the door and stay in your room.
- If you cannot leave the room, open the window, hang a sheet or other light colored object out the window to attract the attention of emergency personnel and then close the window. If there is a phone in the room, call 911and report that you are trapped. Remain calm and give your room number and building location. Stuff towels, sheets, or similar materials under all doors leading into corridors. Stay close to the floor if smoke enters the room.
- If conditions allow you to leave the room, close, but do not lock, the door and walk directly to the nearest exit and leave the building.
- If you are away from your room when the alarm sounds, do not return to your room, but leave the building via the nearest exit.
- DO NOT use elevators. If hallways and/or exit stairwells
are not accessible because of
heavy smoke, return to your room, close the door and follow the instructions given above. - If you have exited the facility, stand clear of the building. Emergency
apparatus may be
maneuvering around the building. - Follow the directions of fire and police personnel and NEVER re-enter the building until they give permission to do so.