FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY 1
TRAINING
Clinical Staff
Office of Environmental Health and Safety
East Carolina University
Objectives 2
General Information
Emergency Evacuation Plans / Regulatory Requirements
Notification Systems
Emergency Exits and Fire Doors
Electrical Safety
Fire Prevention
Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers
Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers
Fire Statistics 3
There were 1,240,000 fires in the United States
in 2013. Of these were:
• 487,000 Structure fires
• 2855 deaths.
• Home fires accounted for 85% of the
total.
• 14,075 injuries.
• $9.5 billion in property damage.
• One structure fire was reported every 65
seconds.
ECU Policy 4
EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!
Regardless of the internal policies
that may have been in place
previously, current University policy
is to evacuate the area where a
fire occurs regardless of the
amount or cost of equipment that
may be lost.
There Is A Fire What Do I Do? 5
Upon discovering a fire, immediately sound the
building fire alarm and/or alert other occupants.
From outside of the building:
Dial 911
ECU Police
East Campus, 328-6787
West Campus, 744-2246
Go to a campus ‘Blue Light Phone’.
Provide your name, department, and location of
the fire.
Notification System 6
An alarm system must be in place to notify all staff,
faculty, students, and patients of a fire. This may
include one or more of the following:
• Public address system (PA)
• Alarm pull stations that
sound an audible alarm.
• Voice – call out ‘fire’, “Code
Red”, etc. (if no electronic
alarm system)
Means of Egress 7
Employees must know two means of egress in case one
becomes blocked during an emergency evacuation.
A continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel from a
building or structure.
Routes of Egress must be unobstructed and unlocked while
the structure is occupied.
Emergency Exits 8
• All exits must be clearly visible – no
mirrors, curtains, or other items
covering the signs or doors.
• All exits must be clearly illuminated
with at least 5 candlepower, and
have backup lighting.
• Doors which may be mistaken as exits
must be clearly labeled as “Not an Exit.”
Fire Doors 9
Door stops, wedges and
other unapproved hold-
open devices are
prohibited on fire doors.
Swinging fire doors shall
close from the full-open
position and shall latch
automatically.
NO!!
Building Evacuation 10
Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion, closing doors
behind you.
Assemble at the designated meeting location and account
for all patients, visitors, and staff.
Provide safety representatives with information about people
still in the building, location of ‘Area of Rescue’, etc.
Never re-enter a building until instructed to by the police
department, fire department, or EH&S staff.
RACE Method Of Evacuation
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R Remove All Persons In Danger!
A Always Pull The Alarm and Call ECU Police Department.
C Contain The Fire By Closing the Windows and Doors.
E Extinguish the Fire Only if You Are Trained and Confident.
Emergency Procedures 12
• Staff members should
have specific roles in
equipment shutoff.
• All doors should be
checked for visitors and
shut on the way out of
the clinic in order to
contain smoke and fire.
Regulatory Requirement 13
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) requires emergency evacuation/action plans
under 29 CFR 1910.38.
EAP’s ARE REQUIRED!
Emergency Action Plan 14
All employees should have read the Emergency
Action Plan (EAP) and fully understand it.
It is important to update Safety Representatives
and contacts whenever a change is made.
The meeting locations should be away from any
traffic and equipment areas that might be a
danger.
Updated plans should be submitted annually to
the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
Emergency Action Plan 15
This plan must cover the approved primary and secondary
meeting locations, the notification method, any unique
procedures for that specific building, and designate a Safety
Representative and Alternative Safety Representative.
Emergency Evacuation Plan Assemble at designated location and account for all personnel. No one should leave
area unless they are accounted for and the department safety representative or other
In the case of a fire, it is ECU policy to evacuate the building. Do not attempt to fight a fire unless response personnel know that they are leaving.
you have been designated and trained to use a fire extinguisher or it is your only method of escape. Provide information to safety representative regarding missing and/or disabled persons.
Please see attached documents for evacuation floor plans, fire systems information and approved They will in turn provide information to the emergency personnel
meeting locations.
Evaluate your evacuation plan at least annually and make changes as necessary.
Department / Clinic Name: Evacuation Procedure for Disabled Occupants:
An area of refuge is an area adequately separated from the rest of the building by fire
Building(s): resisting construction, i.e. stairwell.
Persons with mobility impairments should go to the nearest approved stairwell or area of
Room Numbers: refuge and wait for emergency personnel; this area will receive attention first. Fire
doors must remain closed to protect from smoke and fire. Be sure to wait in an area that
Primary meeting location:
will not impede the egress of other occupants.
Secondary meeting location: If unable to go to the stairwell due to smoke, fire, or otherwise, occupants should stay in
their room/office and follow the steps below. Be sure to notify a co-worker who can
Report individuals needing assistance with evacuation, those in areas of refuge or other pass the room number to the Department Safety Representative. The Department
evacuation issues to Department Safety Representative. The Representative will collect this Safety Representative will coordinate information and report to emergency
information and report to emergency personnel. personnel.
Name of Department Safety Representative (or other designate): If unable to exit:
Keep doors closed.
Alternate Safety Representative:
Seal cracks and vents with towels or sheets (wet if possible) to prevent smoke from
Are there disabled occupants? Where are the areas of refuge for those requiring entering the room.
assistance? Signal for help by hanging an object out of the window, such as a towel or jacket, to
(See discussion below for additional guidance.) attract attention.
Department Plan Completed By: If possible, call 911 or 744-2246 on the Brody SOM campus, to report the emergency,
being sure to give your name, building, and specific location inside the building.
Date: Faculty/Staff Responsibilities:
Revisions are required annually or as required due to personnel/facility changes. Faculty/Staff are responsible for informing students of proper evacuation routes and a
R Remove all persons in danger. designated assembly area at start of the semester and at time of evacuation.
Faculty/Staff should be the last to leave the classroom/laboratory during an evacuation,
A Always dial 911 or 744-2246 and pull the alarm. making sure all students exit properly and to the designated assembly area.
C Contain the fire by closing windows and doors. It is the responsibility of faculty/staff to account for his/her students at the designated
E Evacuate. meeting area and inform department safety representative (or emergency personnel if
If fire alarm system is activated or you detect fire or smoke: you are in a different building) of anyone that is unaccounted for.
Immediately evacuate the building using the nearest available exit. Do not attempt to List any additional departmental / clinic procedures for emergency evacuations (i.e.
fight a fire unless you have received the appropriate training. patient evacuation, medical gas shut off).
Know an alternate exit route in case the primary exit is blocked. Do not use elevators.
Feel doors before opening them. If they are hot, do not open them. Close doors as you
exit. If possible, secure any experiments or any hazards under your control. If you get
caught in smoke, get down and crawl, as cleaner, cooler air will be near the floor.
Sound the alarm as you leave the building by activating a pull station.
Call 911 or 744-2246 (Brody SOM campus) from a safe location outside the building.
Provide emergency personnel with specific information including your name, location Information on adverse weather emergencies can be found at:
of the incident, and nature of the emergency. [Link]
Training 16
• All faculty and staff should be trained on emergency action
plans and participate in scheduled drills.
• Clinic fire drills are conducted annually by EH&S.
• Emergency Action Plan training should be conducted by the Clinic
Manager or Safety Representative for the department.
• Departments can conduct their own bi-annual or semi-annual fire
drill to assess their department.
• This training should be updated annually and/or when staff or
the facility changes.
• This training is specific and should be conducted by your
safety representative or the individual in charge of
completing the EAP.
Common Causes of Fires in 17
Health Care Facilities
Electrical Malfunctions
Friction
Open Flames
Sparks
Hot Surfaces
Compressed O2
Anesthetic Gases
Precautions Against Fire 18
Extension cords and flexible cords cannot be a
substitute for permanent wiring.
Regularly inspect electrical cords for damage.
Use caution when working with open flames or
hot surfaces.
Precautions Against Fire 19
Clearance of not less than 36 inches shall be
provided between all electrical service
equipment (electrical panels) and storage.
Electrical Panel
Multi plug adaptors, such as cube adaptors,
unfused plug strips or any other device not
complying with NFPA 70 are prohibited.
Electrical Panel
Electrical Safety 20
Surge Protectors are
the only approved
means of multiplying a
receptacle.
Extension cords are
NOT an approved
means of permanent
wiring.
All appliances MUST
have a UL label.
Portable Space Heaters 21
and Open Flames
Space heaters are
prohibited from use in all
State-owned buildings.
Open flames are not
allowed in ECU buildings.
Candles/burning incense
are not permitted in ECU
buildings.
Approved Portable 22
Safety Can
How Does a Fire Work? 23
FIRE TRIANGLE Three components
Need all three
HEAT components to start a
OXYGEN
fire
Fire extinguishers
FUEL remove one or more of
the components
Oxygen is required as a
catalyst – may come
from the air OR from the
fuel itself
• Fire extinguishers are used to ‘extinguish’ one of the
three components that allow the fire to exist.
Portable Fire Extinguishers 24
Locate and identify
extinguishers so that they
are readily accessible.
Only approved
extinguishers shall be
used.
Maintain extinguishers in
a fully charged and
operable condition.
Classification of 25
Fires & Extinguishers
Class A Fires
Ordinary
Wood Combustibles
Paper
Rags
Some rubber A
and plastic
materials
Classification of 26
Fires & Extinguishers
Class B Fires
Gasoline
Oil
Grease
Paint
B
Flammable Gases
Some rubber and
plastic materials
Classification of 27
Fires & Extinguishers
Class C Fires
Electrical Fires
– Office Equipment
– Motors
– Switchgear
C
– Heaters
Classification of 28
Fires & Extinguishers
Class D Fires
Metals
– Magnesium
– Titanium
– Sodium
D
– Zirconium
– Potassium
– Lithium
Multi-Class Ratings
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• There are several
types of multi-class
extinguishers: A-B,
B-C, or A-B-C.
• Be sure the correct
extinguisher is provided
for the hazards.
• Generally, ABC combinations are used to extinguish a
wide variety of fires including: Combustibles,
Flammable Liquids, and Electrical Fires.
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Types of Extinguishers
All Purpose Water
Carbon Dioxide
Multi-Purpose Dry
Chemical
Dry Powder
How to Use an Extinguisher 31
P A S S Method
P: Pull the pin.
A: Aim extinguisher nozzle at the
base of the flame.
S: Squeeze trigger while holding
the extinguisher upright.
S: Sweep the extinguisher from
side to side, covering the area
with the extinguisher agent.
Fire Extinguishers 32
Inspection, Maintenance and Testing
Visuallyinspected Annual Inspection
Tag
monthly
Maintained annually
Hydrostatically tested
periodically (5 or 12 yrs.)
Fire extinguishers on ECU property are
maintained by Facilities Services via the Life
Safety Department.
When NOT to Fight a Fire! 33
Only fight a fire in the
incipient stage
Fire has spread
beyond its point of
origin
Yourinstincts tell you
GET OUT
Remember to keep
an exit to your back
Partnership with GFR 34
Greenville Fire & Rescue:
Pre-fire planning.
Campus building surveys.
Training / Education.
Authority having jurisdiction is the
State Dept. of Insurance, Office
of State Fire Marshal.
Conduct annual inspections for
fire and life safety compliance.
Questions to ask yourself? 35
Where is the nearest fire alarm pull
station?
Where is the nearest fire
extinguisher?
Where are the primary and
secondary exits?
Where are the primary and
secondary designated meeting
locations?
Where is the emergency procedures
manual?
What is your specific role in patient
evacuation and emergency
equipment shut-off?
Questions and Comments
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Office of Environmental
Health and Safety
328-6166
??? safety@[Link]
Office of Radiation and
Biological Safety – 744-
2236
??? ECU Police – 328-6787
East Campus
ECU Police – 744-2246
West Campus
Quiz 37
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