By Stephen Lem

 Evacuation  Fire Extinguisher Use  Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) 2

 Imminent Danger  Declaration  Buddy System  Types  Responsibilities  Assembly  Additional Procedures 3

 No authorization required  Exit affected area only  Warn others  Inform Person in Charge (PIC)  Save animals if possible 4

 The Person in Charge (PIC) is ◦ The manager on duty ◦ Senior doctor ◦ Senior technician  No PIC available ◦ Exit building ◦ Call 911 ◦ Call manager 5

 What is a PIC?  Who will decide to evacuate if the manager is not present? 6

 Always Pair up by area; ◦ Doctor with doctor ◦ Tech with Tech ◦ Receptionist with Receptionist ◦ Kennel with Groomer or Tech  Extra person stick with a pair 7

 Why should staff members use the buddy system during an emergency?  Who will you pair up with? 8

The PIC will decide the extent  Partial  Full 9

 Partial Evacuation ◦ Affected area only ◦ All people and animals ◦ Close doors to area ◦ Assemble in Waiting Area by Front Door 10

 Partial Evacuation ◦ Affected area only ◦ All people and animals ◦ Close doors to area ◦ Assemble in Waiting Area by Front Door ◦ Alternate Assembly Hall by Kitchen 11

 Why might it be necessary to use the Alternate Assembly Area? 12

 Full Evacuation ◦ Entire Building ◦ All people ◦ All animals if possible ◦ Assemble in front parking lot ◦ Sign sheet ◦ Move vehicle ◦ Tend animals 13

 During a full evacuation why should everyone meet in front of the building?  Name some reasons it may not be possible to evacuate all the animals? 14

 Person in Charge (PIC) ◦ Evaluate Situation ◦ Notify all employees  Type of Emergency  Type of Evacuation  Assign Kennel Cards 15

 Person in Charge (PIC) ◦ Remove MSDS book ◦ Take sign-in sheet ◦ Remove hard drive ◦ Verify ALL employees are in assembly area ◦ Have vehicles moved ◦ Communicate with Emergency Personnel 16

 Receptionists ◦ Check  Exam rooms  Restrooms  Kitchen  Grooming ◦ Notify Clients  Have them exit the building ◦ Meet in assembly area 17

 Why do the receptionists need to check the exam rooms?  Why should clients be directed out of the building for a partial evacuation? 18

 Doctors ◦ Notify all Technicians and Kennel Staff  Type of Emergency  Type of Evacuation  Evacuate assigned Kennel Card animals if time permits  Meet in assembly area 19

 Technicians/Kennel/Groomer  Evacuate assigned Kennel Card animals if time permits  Small animals  Leash  Crate  Large animals  Release in Yard  Meet in assembly area 20

 When should you leave animals behind?  What is the minimum number of employees who will remove animals during an emergency?  Why must you meet in the assembly area? 21

 Partial Evacuation ◦ Once employees are assembled  By front door  By kitchen ◦ PIC decide  End emergency  Maintain partial evacuation  Conduct full evacuation 22

 Full Evacuation ◦ Once building is evacuated ◦ ALL employees meet by sign ◦ Wait for confirmation/Sign-in sheet ◦ Move vehicle as instructed ◦ Tend to animals  Food  Water  Bathroom breaks ◦ DO NOT LEAVE - Await further instructions 23

 What else should you do before emergency services arrive?  Why do you need to stay until the emergency is over?  What should you do when the emergency is over? 24

 When: ◦ Other employees have been notified ◦ Small fires (less than 2 square feet) ◦ The extinguisher is fully charged ◦ The extinguisher has not been previously discharged ◦ Rated for the fire you are trying to extinguish  A – Paper/wood  B – Flammable liquids and gasses  C – Energized electrical 25

 Lift extinguisher off wall mount  Pull pin  Aim nozzle at base of flame  Squeeze handle  Move nozzle back and forth 26

 Why should you only use a fully charged fire extinguisher?  What should you do if the fire does not go out? 27

 Hazardous Materials ◦ Harm People, Other Organisms & Environment  Legal  Labels  Handling  Clean up 28

Legal  OSHA Peoplehttp://  EPA Environmenthttp://  All hazardous materials must follow MSDS guidelines and be properly ◦ Labeled ◦ Stored ◦ Used ◦ Disposed of 29

 Hazardous Materials  Forms ◦ Liquid ◦ Gas ◦ Solid  Entry method ◦ Inhaled ◦ Ingested ◦ Absorbed ◦ Radiant 30

 MSDS Labels ◦ 0 = Very low hazard ◦ 1 = Mild hazard ◦ 2 = Moderate hazard ◦ 3 = High hazard ◦ 4 = Extreme hazard ◦ Letter Codes 

 Name hazardous materials you use in your clinic.  Why do hazardous materials need to be properly labeled?  What is the least dangerous rating on an MSDS label? 32

 Clean up ◦ Spills  Absorb with cat litter  Sweep up and discard in trash  Mop floor to remove residue  Do not pour in sink or on ground  First Aid ◦ Follow directions in MSDS 33

 Process containers ◦ Must be correctly labeled  Chemical name  Hazard ratings  Special code ◦ Must ONLY be used for one chemical – Do not mix  Handling ◦ Must wear protective equipment ◦ Use as directed by MSDS ◦ Use pill counter 34

 Why should you avoid touching medication with your bare hands?  What happens when you mix an acid and a base? 35

 Evacuation  Fire Extinguisher Use  HAZMAT 36

Are there any questions? 37

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