PENN Medicine School of Medicine Business Administrator Forum Building Life-Safety Overview October 2007 Eric M. Weckel, AIA Executive Director, Space Planning & Operations Eugene C. Janda Deputy Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services Joseph R. Passante Industrial Hygiene Manager, EHRS

Raise awareness Provide general life-safety guidelines Promote self-monitoring and compliance Provide assistance as needed University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview Goals for Today’s Overview

The City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspection assures adherence to building codes and the Fire Marshall monitors adherence to fire code At Penn, Fire and Emergency Services has responsibility for compliance with all federal, state and local fire/building codes; EHRS monitors and promotes health and environmental safety Cooperation and teamwork of all building occupants is required to assure life-safety in our buildings University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview School of Medicine facilities recently surveyed by AHJ and University agencies

It is the responsibility of all building occupants to promote and maintain life-safety. In the laboratory environment, it is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator to assure compliance with the Laboratory Safety Policy, including use patterns that affect the life-safety attributes of the facility. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview Life-Safety is everyone’s responsibility

 Egress path is clear; exits are not blocked  Exit access corridor minimum passage is 44”  Lab/office aisle minimum passage is 36”  Pull-stations are not blocked  Exit passage doors are not locked  All exit signs are visible  No items are stored in the corridor  Items stored on shelves are 18” below the ceiling  No items are stored in mechanical equipment rooms  Access to electric panels and MER are clear University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview Self-Monitoring Guidelines/Checklist

 No bikes in laboratory buildings  No bikes stored in corridors  Doors on closers not “propped” open  Supply storage is managed; clutter is reduced  No items are stored inappropriately on the floor  Safety shower access clear  Eye wash station access clear  No kitchen appliances in corridor  Extension cord uses are approved  Resistance heating use per FES guidelines University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview Self-Monitoring Guidelines/Checklist

 Access to fume hood clear  Hood sash closed when not in use  Gas cylinders managed, cylinders strapped  Flammable liquids stored appropriately  Flammable liquid quantities managed  Radioactive materials stored appropriately  Sharps containers not overfilled  Room signage is up-to-date  Emergency contact data is up-to-date  Room data is up-to-date University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview Self-Monitoring Guidelines/Checklist

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview

EHRS Review Required Biosafety Cabinets Incubators NMR Liquid Oxygen Hazardous Gases (hydrogen, nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, anhydrous hydrogen fluoride) Lasers X-ray producing devices University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview

FES, EHRS, SPO will assist Departments to: Raise awareness/responsibilities Remedy infractions Reduce clutter Dispose of outmoded equipment Manage supply purchases/tanks Manage bicycles in buildings Improve housekeeping effectiveness Adhere to Lab Safety Policy University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview Next Steps January through June 08

For a copy of the checklist see: For coordination regarding life-safety follow-up: contact Paul Ostrander at or University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Building Life-Safety Overview Next Steps January through June 08