Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual - LP3006.6 Section VI: Emergency and Accident Plan

4.2 Evacuation Procedures:

4.2.1 Remember “RACE” during an emergency:

R = Rescue/Remove all occupants

A = Activate the alarm system

C = Confine fire by closing doors (if safe to do so)

E = Evacuate/Extinguish

4.2.2 Shut as many doors as possible after exiting during an evacuation.

4.2.3 All personnel are required to be trained in proper emergency and evacuation protocol. This includes knowing where fire extinguishers are located, emergency exits, alarm locations, eyewash station locations, first aid locations and the facility layout This training is covered in LF3008 Laboratory Safety Tour Checklist

4 2 4 Fire routes will be shown on facility maps, LF3005 Emergency Evacuation Plan, that will be posted throughout the laboratory in conspicuous locations

4 2 5 In the event of a fire or other emergency requiring evacuation, all personnel evacuating the building are required to meet in the landscaping area across the street from the lab The Lab Manager or department leads are responsible for ensuring all personnel and visitors are accounted for

4 2 6 If an employee’s clothes are on fire, attempt to get him or her under the safety shower and pull the lever If the shower is not close enough, have the employee implement the “Stop, Drop and Roll” method until flames are extinguished A fire blanket or extinguisher may be used.

4.3 Earthquakes:

4.3.1 In the event of an earthquake, personnel are to go to the nearest safe shelter (e.g. doorways, tables or desks without chemicals that could fall, etc.) within the laboratory.

4.3.2 If personnel are near an exit when the earthquake starts, they should exit the laboratory. However, personnel should not attempt to exit the building if they are not near a door. Moving during an earthquake can be more dangerous.

4.3.3 If personnel are unable to evacuate the laboratory, they should find proper safe shelter during the impact and hold on. Proper shelter during an earthquake includes:

4 3 3 1 Door frames that are strongly protected and load bearing

4 3 3 2 Under stable desks

4 3 3 3 Under sturdy tables

4 3 3 4 Under other pieces of furniture that is secure and sturdy

4 3 4 Once the earthquake stops, personnel should evacuate the building once turning off all potentially dangerous equipment This includes:

4 3 4 1 Gas valves

4 3 4 2 Any relevant heat sources (including but not limited to):