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Chapter Four - Emergency
Procedures
Fire or Explosion
If you see a fire, pull an area fire alarm
immediately and notify the CHESS Operator immediately if you can
do so safely.
Proceed to the nearest building exit unless you
have fire warden responsibilities.
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
If the fire is small and can be contained by a
fire extinguisher, and IF you are trained to use a fire
extinguisher, pull the fire alarm and then use a fire extinguisher
to douse the flame. Be sure you are using the correct type of
extinguisher:
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Type A extinguishers are for wood and
paper.
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Type B extinguishers are for flammable
liquids.
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Type C extinguishers are for electrical
equipment.
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Type D extinguishers are for burning
metals.
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Some extinguishers are multi-use rated.
Guidelines to prevent the outbreak of a fire
in the CHESS facility:
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Know the flammability of the materials you are
using and take appropriate precautions.
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There is no smoking inside the CHESS facility or
any campus building.
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Do not use frayed electrical cords and do not
overload circuits.
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Do not attempt to use a fire extinguisher unless
you are trained to operate one.
Last Update:
2006-09-21
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