General Emergency Escape Procedures

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General Emergency Escape Procedures
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Scope of Training

• This presentation outlines General Emergency
  Procedures
• Location specific training will still be needed
  after reviewing this presentation.

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Prior To An Emergency
Planning

• Know the location of at least two emergency exits
  in your work area.
• Familiarize yourself with the building/room
  escape route.
• Know the location of your designated assembly
  area.

Note An emergency flashlight may be needed to
aid those escaping.
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Evacuate

• Occupants must evacuate a building when any of
  the following situations occur
• An emergency alarm sounds.
• A life threatening situation occurs in a
  building.
• When the Building Emergency Planner orders an
  evacuation.

TREAT ALL EMERGENCY ALARMS AS THE REAL THING It
is better to be inconvenienced than trapped.
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When Evacuating

• Avoid Panic
• Remain Calm
• Use Common Sense
• Render Assistance As Needed
• Do Not Use An Elevator

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Report The Emergency

• Once you have evacuated immediately report the
  emergency by calling 911.

Note Dialing 911 from a cell phone or a
non-campus phone will connect you with Provo Fire
Department. You will be connected with
University Police if calling from a campus phone.
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After Reporting The Emergency

• Meet at your designated assembly area.
• Listen and heed instructions broadcast over the
  University outdoor warning system. If a radio is
  available tune into KBYU 89.1 or 89.5 AM.
• During the emergency dont use the telephone
  except to report other emergencies.

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During the Emergency

• Do not jeopardize your life or the lives of
  others by attempting to save personal or
  university property.

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Additional Training Information

• The amount and type of additional training needed
  is dependant upon the hazards present in your
  area. For example if you are working in a
  laboratory where a life threatening chemical
  release may occur then additional emergency
  response training is needed.
• All individuals must know the escape route for
  their area, and where their designated assembly
  area is located.
• For more information please see your Department
  Emergency Plan, or contact Risk Management
  Safety (422-4468).

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Additional Training Information
Laboratories

• Emergency contact information can be found on
  laboratory hazard signs, posted outside the
  entrances to laboratories.

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