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PREPARE »

  • Ensure laboratory contacts for emergencies are up to date
  • Educate laboratory personnel on what to do during a fire alarm. Include instructions for:
    • Turning off flames and other ignition sources
    • Closing the fume hood sash
    • Closing all hazardous materials containers, biohazard, chemical, and radiation
    • Turning off all electrical equipment
    • Turning off all gases and securing gas cylinders that were in use
  • All staff are required to exit the building when the fire alarm is activated.
  • Identify the location of the nearest emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, emergency shower, eyewash, spill kit and fire blanket if available)
  • Train individuals on the proper use of emergency equipment
  • Take Fire Extinguisher Training, Learn P.A.S.S, Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
  • Establish procedures to smother clothing fires
    • Use Stop, Drop, and Roll
    • Use a Fire Blanket.
    • Use a Safety Shower
    • DO NOT use fire extinguisher on a person
  • Don’t block corridors and doorways leading to Emergency Exits
  • Know at least two different evacuation routes 
  • Know the location outside of the building where all lab personnel can reconvene. See Emergency Evacuation Maps →

RESPOND »

Clothing Fire

  • Stop, drop, and roll!
  • This will help smother the flame
  • If a safety shower is near and available, drench the fire with water
  • Obtain medical attention
  • Call 9-1-1
  • Report incident to supervisor

Minor

  • Alert people in laboratory and activate alarm
  • Smother or use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire
  • Follow PASS ( https://www.ehs.ucla.edu/fire/fire-extinguishers) 
    • Pull the pin or the ring
    • Approach the fire and stop about 8 feet away. Aim the nozzle at the base of fire.
    • Squeeze or press the handle to activate discharge.
    • Sweep the nozzle slowly from side to side, aiming at the base of the fire. Continue discharge until fire is extinguished or extinguisher is empty
  • Make sure you have an exit path away from the fire
  • Avoid smoke or fumes as much as possible
  • Call 9-1-1
  • Report incident to supervisor
  • Remain accessible and have a person knowledgeable of the incident available to talk with Emergency Responders

Major

  • Alert everyone in area and evacuate
  • Close the laboratory doors to confine fire as much as possible
  • Activate nearest fire alarm
  • Evacuate the building through the stairwells (do not use elevators!)
  • Call 9-1-1
  • Remain accessible and have a person knowledgeable of the incident available to talk with Emergency Responders.
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