Fire Procedures
FIRE CAUTION:
Some small fires can be controlled with a fire extinguisher.
Fire extinguishers should only be used by trained personnel.
Never enter a room that is filled with smoke. Never enter a room if the door is warm to the touch.
Never enter a room containing a fire without a backup person and a clear exit.
Never endanger yourself to put out a fire.
Small Fire
鈥� Alert all people in immediate are and activate alarm.
鈥� If trained, use appropriate fire extinguisher.
鈥� Pull pin
鈥� Aim at base of fire
鈥� Squeeze trigger
鈥� Sweep side to side
鈥� Always keep back to safe way out.
鈥� Avoid smoke and fumes.
Major Fire
鈥� Do not attempt to extinguish.
鈥� Activate nearest fire alarm and call 911.
鈥� Close doors to confine fire.
鈥� Evacuate to safe area, exit building via stairwell; DO NOT USE ELEVATOR.
鈥� Have a person knowledgeable of incident and laboratory available to assist emergency personnel.
