{"id":4847,"date":"2025-01-27T10:21:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/safety\/?p=4847"},"modified":"2025-01-27T10:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:21:56","slug":"3rd-quarter-2024-fire-safety-evacuation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/safety\/2025\/01\/27\/3rd-quarter-2024-fire-safety-evacuation\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd Quarter 2024 – Fire Safety & Evacuation"},"content":{"rendered":"
FIRE SAFETY AND EVACUATION<\/strong><\/p>\n You are responsible for fire prevention at work for your safety as well as your co-workers.\u00a0 Potential hazards should be immediately reported to your supervisor or to the University Environmental Health & Safety Department.<\/p>\n A good fire safety plan has three main elements, the first of which is prevention of fires.\u00a0 Preventing a fire from occurring means savings in both property damage and most importantly possible human suffering.\u00a0 By evaluating the workplace for fire hazards and taking steps to eliminate those hazards will go a long way in prevention of fires in the workplace.\u00a0 This is a reminder that according to the Division of Administration, Office of State Buildings, No Portable Heaters are allowed in State of Louisiana facilities.<\/p>\n The second element of the plan is evacuation. If you\u2019re ever confronted with a fire keep your cool, but think fast and act with caution.\u00a0 When a fire is discovered, size it up fast.\u00a0 Knowing when to try to control the fire yourself and when to call for help is essential.<\/p>\n The third element is firefighting. This is the final element because, although individuals can fight very small fires, the limited capacity of portable fire extinguishers means that emphasis must always be placed on alerting and evacuating the workforce as the first priority in any fire emergency.<\/p>\n In case of fire, follow the following Emergency Fire Response Procedures:<\/p>\n It is important to incorporate the diverse needs of individuals when planning for evacuations.\u00a0 Everyone should take the time to locate the nearest exit or enclosed stairwell that will lead you directly out of the building.\u00a0 Always give preference to the use of an enclosed stairwell in an emergency.\u00a0 Enclosed stairwell landings are an Area of Rescue Assistance for individuals with a disability.\u00a0 Remember, never use elevators during an emergency evacuation.<\/p>\n The following are tips for assisting persons with disabilities to evacuate a building in the event of an emergency:<\/p>\n During an Emergency Evacuation Procedure:<\/strong><\/p>\n Persons with Visual Disabilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Tell the person the nature of the emergency and offer to guide them to the nearest exit.\u00a0 Have them take your elbow and help them avoid obstacles.\u00a0 Even if they have a guide dog, it is wise to offer to physically guide them.\u00a0 When you reach safety, tell the person where they are and help them to get oriented to the location.<\/p>\n Persons with Hearing Disabilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n While most buildings have flashing light alarms, the person may be engrossed in their work or in a location where the alarm is not readily visible.\u00a0 Communicate the emergency to them in whatever manner is comfortable to you, utilizing hand gestures or a quick note.<\/p>\n Persons with Physical Disabilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ask the person what assistance they need.\u00a0 If assistance is requested, encourage them to use the stair rail and walk behind the person to act as a buffer from others who may push forward from behind. Note: (If the person does not need assistance, the person should wait until heavy traffic has cleared<\/strong> before attempting the stairs. Utilize the Area of Rescue Assistance until it is safe to exit).<\/p>\n Ask the person what assistance they need.\u00a0 In general, however, persons using wheelchairs should be moved to a fire safe exit (stairwell landing)<\/strong>.\u00a0 If possible, have someone stay with the person until additional assistance has arrived, while a second person notifies rescue personnel of the area in which the person is located.\u00a0 In an emergency, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS.\u00a0 All of the stairwell landings are protected with fire rated doors and are the safest place to be in the event of a fire<\/strong>.\u00a0 Rescue personnel are trained to check these areas for persons who may need assistance.<\/p>\n Remember to review fire safety procedures often so you\u2019ll know what to do.<\/p>\n In case of fire, being informed and prepared can keep you and your co-workers safe from injury.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FIRE SAFETY AND EVACUATION You are responsible for fire prevention at work for your safety as well as your co-workers.\u00a0 Potential hazards should be immediately reported to your supervisor or to the University Environmental Health & Safety Department. A good fire safety plan has three main elements, the first of which is prevention of fires.\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-safety-meetings"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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