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NEW EMPLOYEE FIRE SAFETY
GUIDE
Welcome
Welcome to employment at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst. The information contained in this pamphlet
is designed to help you have a fire safe career at the University.
The Division of Environmental Health & Safety is the agency on campus
responsible for providing health and safety services to the campus
community. For additional information regarding the Division or to
request its services call 545-2682 or visit the Division Offices at
117 Draper Hall. Additional information and employee training programs
are available by calling EH&S.
REMEMBER TOGETHER WE CAN PREVENT
FIRES
In Case of Fire
If a fire occurs, your actions can
make the difference between a minor fire and a major disaster:
- Close the door to the fire area.
- Activate the building fire alarm.
- Call 911 to report the fire.
- Evacuate from the building.
- DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR.
- CRAWL LOW IN SMOKE
Note: You should use
the extinguishers only if you are trained to do so.
Smoking
For everyone's health and safety smoking
is prohibited in all campus buildings. (Special regulations apply
to the Residence Halls.)
Safety Systems
For everyone's protection most University
buildings are equipped with fire alarm systems. For your safety whenever
the fire alarm sounds evacuate. Fire alarm pull stations are located
near exits. Learn the location of the one nearest your work location.
General Fire Safety Policies
- No storage in exits, corridors
or stairwells.
- Don't overload outlets.
- Handle flammable liquids with
care.
- Don't leave appliances unattended.
- Good housekeeping is essential
for a fire safe work place.
- If your clothes catch fire: STOP-DROP-ROLL.
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