6/27/20111 emergency evacuation plans and exit routes training program new york medical college...
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Emergency Evacuation Plans
And Exit Routes
Training Program
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGEEnvironmental Health and Safety Department
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Applicable Standards and Regulations
• Regulatory– OSHA 29 CFR
1910 General Industry, Subpart E
– NFPA 101-1970, Life Safety Code
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Objectives
• To become familiar with applicable standards and NYMC practices.
• To understand the potential hazards and the appropriate responses
• To understand the NYMC specific procedures
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Exit Access
• Way by which someone reaches the exit
• Exit routes should be kept free and unobstructed.
• This includes aisles, corridors, service halls, stairwells, offices, labs, etc.
Do not block doors!
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Exit Discharge
• When exiting the building, be sure not to encounter further hazards
• Exit discharge areas must be kept clear
• Proceed to Designated Assembly Area.
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Designated Assembly Areas
• Every department has a designated assembly area
• Exit building through nearest exit (closed door) and make your way to your assembly area
• Accountability
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Fire Prevention and Evacuation
• Control the accumulation of flammable and combustible materials
• Eliminate or control sources of ignition• Report all fire/emergency incidents• Only use fire extinguisher if trained to• Remove tripping hazards
• Space heaters MUST have tip protection
NEVER IGNORE A FIRE ALARM…!!!
Fire Extinguisher use
• The use of fire extinguisher is limited to employees that have been trained
• To participate in fire extinguisher training call EHS @ 594-4078
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Fire Prevention
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Frayed cords Damaged power strip
•Power strips are permitted only for electronics and cannot be used inside a cold room, there are special dedicated power strips to be use in cold rooms.
•Extension cords can be used temporarily.•Frayed cords need to be replaced•In case of fire/ smoke pull the nearest fire alarm
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AED Program
• At least one AED is located in every building (and Security jeep)
• Only trained personnel can operate AED
• List of trained personnel is located next to AED.
• Contact EHS @ 594-4078 for CPR-AED training
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• What kind of emergencies can occur in campus??
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•Weather related emergencies………….
•In an emergency NYMC may contact you via– Telephone, E-mail and – SendWordNow (SWN) - the college Emergency
Alert System
•New employees will be sent a link to sign up for SWN. Be sure to register your contact information.
•Contact Security for more info
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• There are 16 blue phone towers on the NYMC campus. These phones connect directly to security. and can be used to summon help in an emergency.
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In Case of Campus Emergency • In case of fire pull the
nearest fire alarm.
• For all other emergencies call campus Security at 914 594-4226.
• Security will contact police, fire or EMS and direct them to the emergency.
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Summary
• Call security (@ 594-4226) in case of emergency
• Know the potential hazards and appropriate emergency procedures
• Adhere to procedures and instructions
• Report all unsafe conditions/incidents and immediately correct if allowed
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