1. Fire Safety – Basic Concepts
For Office, Facility, and Laboratory Employees
Tulane University
May 2012
The purpose of this session is to provide you information that you can use to keep the residence halls safe.
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

2. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Objectives
To identify emergency and non-emergency telephone numbers for campus resources
To discuss fire prevention and preparation concepts
To review fire response, evacuation, use and types of fire extinguishers
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3. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Campus Resources
Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
UPTOWN:
TUHSC:
TNPRC: (985)
For emergencies, OEHS is contacted by TU Police.
TUHSC OEHS:
Uptown – satellite office; Downtown – Main Office, Tidewater Bldg, Canal Street
Tulane Public Safety at Diboll Complex
Facilities Services at Facilities Services Building adjacent to Student Health
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

4. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Campus Resources
Contact Police (TUPD, TUHSC, TNPRC)
Uptown Campus & University Square - Emergency: or 5200 (on campus)
Non-Emergency:
TUHSC – Emergency: or (on campus)
Non-Emergency:
TNPRC – Emergency: (985) or 6411 (on campus)
Non-Emergency: (985)
All others: dial 911
TUHSC OEHS:
Uptown – satellite office; Downtown – Main Office, Tidewater Bldg, Canal Street
Tulane Public Safety at Diboll Complex
Facilities Services at Facilities Services Building adjacent to Student Health
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

5. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Campus Resources
For maintenance issues – notify Facilities Services
Uptown Campus – Emergency:
Non-emergency – submit via include name, room location, specific issue
Downtown Campus
TNPRC – (985)
Other locations – check with supervisor
TUHSC OEHS:
Uptown – satellite office; Downtown – Main Office, Tidewater Bldg, Canal Street
Tulane Public Safety at Diboll Complex
Facilities Services at Facilities Services Building adjacent to Student Health
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

6. Before It’s A Fire (Fire Prevention)
Fire Safety Guidelines
Do not use unapproved appliances.
Lit candles, incense, etc. are prohibited.
Refrain from tampering with, attaching items to or blocking fire equipment, e.g. fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire alarm equipment (strobes, horns/speakers, pull stations, panels)
EVACUATE the building when the fire alarm sounds
When preparing food, do not leave heated appliances unattended.
Comply with all fire safety policies.
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

7. Before It’s A Fire (Fire Prevention)
Report/address unsafe conditions
Exit signs – not illuminated, missing or damaged
Hallway or room doors – poor repair, not latching or self-closing properly, use of wedges
Stairwells – fire doors blocked or held open, not self-closing or properly latching, storage
Corridors – trip hazards, obstructions, storage
Fire safety equipment – blocked
Fire extinguishers – missing, discharged, on the floor
Comply with all fire safety policies.
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

8. Before It’s A Fire (Preparation)
Know the location of the exits
Review the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for your building or area
Know your designated outside assembly area
Know how the fire alarm system works from review of the EAP - how to activate the fire alarm, how it sounds, location of the pull stations, strobes, and horns/speakers
For HRL Staff
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

9. Before It’s A Fire (Preparation)
Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) contain information on
reporting emergencies
alarm systems
evacuation procedures
outside assembly areas and accounting of staff
training
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10. Before It’s A Fire (Preparation)
DSRs and/or supervisors must be aware of Special Needs Persons in their work areas
With physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities that are permanent or temporary
Can they evacuate on their own?
If assistance is needed for evacuation, then follow procedures in the EAP.
Learn to use/locate fire extinguishers
For HRL Staff
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

11. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire Response
If you discover a fire, follow the acronym ESCAPE.
Evaluate the situation.
Secure the Area - Remove occupants from the immediate area to a safe location.
Close the room doors to contain the fire or smoke.
Activate the fire alarm using a pull station or calmly and effectively indicate that there is a fire.
Phone police:
Uptown (ext 5200), TUHSC (ext 55555), TNPRC – (985) (ext 6411), Other locations – dial 911
Extinguish the fire – using a portable fire extinguisher, as appropriate.
If you discover the fire think ESCAPE.
Feel doors for heat
Crawl
Trapped
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

12. Portable Fire Extinguishers
– To use them, remember PASS
Pull the pin
Aim the nozzle at the base
of the fire
Squeeze the handle, and
Sweep the fire from side to
side
Use as appropriate
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

13. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire extinguisher classifications correspond to the classes of fire that can be extinguished by that extinguisher A - ordinary combustibles B - flammable liquids C - energized electrical equipment D - combustible metals K - cooking oils & fats
Fire extinguisher classifications correspond to the class of fires
Classes of Fire
D – sodium, magnesium, zirconium, potassium, titanium, lithium
Classes of fire extinguishers:
ABC – Dry Chemical Type
BC – Carbon Dioxide Type
A – Contains Water
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

14. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire Response
When you hear the fire alarm
Departmental Safety Representatives (DSRs) and/or Supervisors
Immediately go through the area and tell everyone to evacuate. Ask everyone to close and lock the doors and take personal belongings, if possible.
Assist Special Needs Persons in your area as needed
Everyone must evacuate using the nearest exit or stairwell – do not use elevators
Account for everyone especially those who do not evacuate your work area
Students should evacuate immediately.
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

15. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire Response
When you hear the fire alarm (continued)
DSRs and/or Supervisors
Go to the assembly area designated by the EAP – you may have to report to another location if it is inclement weather
Report to Police
Evacuation status – has everyone evacuated, give the location of those who did not evacuate
Special Needs Persons – their location and situation
Do not re-enter until the “All Clear” is issued by Police
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16. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire Response
When you hear the fire alarm - Occupants
Evacuate immediately. Close and lock doors and take personal belongings, if possible
Use the nearest exit or stairwell
Go to the designated assembly area and report to your DSR or supervisor
Do not re-enter the building until the “All Clear” is issued by Police
Students should evacuate immediately.
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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

17. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire Response
For further information on building or work area evacuation, see the appropriate Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for your area.
They can be found at the following website:
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18. Tulane University Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Louis Mayer, OEHS, , TUHSC: Susan Welch, OEHS, , Uptown: Karen Douglas, OEHS, , TNPRC: Kellie Mayer, OEHS, (985) ,
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