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PFSB SAFETY COMMITTEE

SMOKE/CO DETECTOR BATTERIES. Change ANNUALLYChange on an easy date to remember!January 1stBirthdayHolidaySeptember 11th . FOUR STEPS FOR FIRE SAFETY. PreventionNotificationEvacuationSuppression. Prevention. Avoid overloading electrical circuitsDO NOT use multiple extension cordsDO NOT run cords under furniture/carpetingUse flame retardant waste basketsTurn off appliances when not in usePrevent storage in corridors, stairwells, or in front of doorsClose all doors at nightSafety and Evacuation plan.

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PFSB SAFETY COMMITTEE

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    1. PFSB SAFETY COMMITTEE FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION

    2. SMOKE/CO DETECTOR BATTERIES Change ANNUALLY Change on an easy date to remember! January 1st Birthday Holiday September 11th

    3. FOUR STEPS FOR FIRE SAFETY Prevention Notification Evacuation Suppression

    4. Prevention Avoid overloading electrical circuits DO NOT use multiple extension cords DO NOT run cords under furniture/carpeting Use flame retardant waste baskets Turn off appliances when not in use Prevent storage in corridors, stairwells, or in front of doors Close all doors at night Safety and Evacuation plan

    5. Notification If you discover a fire: Don’t PANIC Pull fire alarm and evacuate the building Alarm will notify the University Fire Department Dial 911 and report fire, if you can do so safely, for fires outside the University

    6. Evacuation Know the fastest way to the nearest exit Close the doors to the room when leaving Smoke rises – stay low Once outside, meet at the pre-arranged location Be mindful of approaching fire apparatus Take attendance and notify firefighters if someone is missing, and last known location

    7. Evacuation – Shelter in Place If escape is impossible due to fire, smoke, or a “hot” door: Keep the door closed Place towels, sheets, or blankets around the door Cover ventilation ducts in the room Fire Department will conduct a search

    8. WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS… ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THERE IS A FIRE AND EVACUATE

    9. Suppression Extinguish only if you are familiar with the proper use of the device, and that you can perform with out endangering yourself and others

    10. Fire Extinguishers Types ABC BC D K CO2 APW Halon

    11. Fire Extinguisher Classification Class A – ordinary combustibles Class B – Flammable and combustible liquids, gases, and greases Class C – energized electrical equipment Class D – Combustible metals Class K – High temperature cooking oils

    12. Fire Tetrahedron – Why they work Oxygen Fuel Heat Chemical reaction for combustion

    13. Fire Extinguisher Use P – Pull the pin A – Aim the nozzle S – Squeeze the handle S – Sweep the base of the fire DO NOT allow the fire between you and the exit

    14. PFSB References www.purdue.edu/fire “CLICK” on: Safety Tips Emergency Procedures Handbook

    15. QUESTIONS ? I

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