Download SOP #1 SAFE WORK PRACTICES

Safe Work Instructions and Emergency Response Plans
2.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Type
Emergency
Medical
Emergencies
of Who to Call
Fire
Chemical Spill
Bomb threat
Suspicious person
Altercation
Directions/Procedures
Campus Security Campus security will assist, contact
220-5333 (24 hrs) EMS and direct them to your location.
EASC and ENSC technologists are
trained in First Aid.
Pull fire alarm Proceed to the nearest stairwell. DO
(located
in NOT use elevators or stairwell by
hallway by each elevators. Once outside move away
centre stairwell or from the exit and do not reenter unless
in the elevator instructed to do so.
foyer). Call 911.
Campus Security Environmental Health and Safety will
220-5333 (24 hrs) arrange for help with spill clean up or
provide advice on proper clean up
procedures
Campus Security
220-5333 (24 hrs)
2.1 Control of Fires
1. Know the location of all fire extinguishers and fire pull alarms.
2. A small fire may be extinguished using a fire extinguisher. Remember
R.A.C.E.
Rescue – First clear people from the lab
Announce – Call 911 and activate the fire alarm.
Contain the fire by closing doors.
Extinguish the fire only after calling 911, activating the fire alarm and
only if you are competent it can be done quickly and successfully.
3. To use a fire extinguisher remember P.A.S.S.
Pull safety pin from handle.
Aim nozzle at base of fire.
Squeeze trigger handle.
Sweep from side to side and watch for reflash.
When using an extinguisher, always stand between the fire and the
exit. Do not underestimate fires and remember that toxic gases and
smoke provide additional hazards.
Last modified 25 May 07