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Emergency Evacuation Plans

And Exit Routes

Training Program

NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGEEnvironmental Health and Safety Department

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Applicable Standards and Regulations

• Regulatory– OSHA 29 CFR

1910 General Industry, Subpart E

– NFPA 101-1970, Life Safety Code

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Objectives

• To become familiar with applicable standards and NYMC practices.

• To understand the potential hazards and the appropriate responses

• To understand the NYMC specific procedures

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Exit Access

• Way by which someone reaches the exit

• Exit routes should be kept free and unobstructed.

• This includes aisles, corridors, service halls, stairwells, offices, labs, etc.

Do not block doors!

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Exit Discharge

• When exiting the building, be sure not to encounter further hazards

• Exit discharge areas must be kept clear

• Proceed to Designated Assembly Area.

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Designated Assembly Areas

• Every department has a designated assembly area

• Exit building through nearest exit (closed door) and make your way to your assembly area

• Accountability

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Fire Prevention and Evacuation

• Control the accumulation of flammable and combustible materials

• Eliminate or control sources of ignition• Report all fire/emergency incidents• Only use fire extinguisher if trained to• Remove tripping hazards

• Space heaters MUST have tip protection

NEVER IGNORE A FIRE ALARM…!!!

Fire Extinguisher use

• The use of fire extinguisher is limited to employees that have been trained

• To participate in fire extinguisher training call EHS @ 594-4078

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Fire Prevention

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Frayed cords Damaged power strip

•Power strips are permitted only for electronics and cannot be used inside a cold room, there are special dedicated power strips to be use in cold rooms.

•Extension cords can be used temporarily.•Frayed cords need to be replaced•In case of fire/ smoke pull the nearest fire alarm

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AED Program

• At least one AED is located in every building (and Security jeep)

• Only trained personnel can operate AED

• List of trained personnel is located next to AED.

• Contact EHS @ 594-4078 for CPR-AED training

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• What kind of emergencies can occur in campus??

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•Weather related emergencies………….

•In an emergency NYMC may contact you via– Telephone, E-mail and – SendWordNow (SWN) - the college Emergency

Alert System

•New employees will be sent a link to sign up for SWN. Be sure to register your contact information.

•Contact Security for more info

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• There are 16 blue phone towers on the NYMC campus. These phones connect directly to security. and can be used to summon help in an emergency.

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In Case of Campus Emergency • In case of fire pull the

nearest fire alarm.

• For all other emergencies call campus Security at 914 594-4226.

• Security will contact police, fire or EMS and direct them to the emergency.

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Summary

• Call security (@ 594-4226) in case of emergency

• Know the potential hazards and appropriate emergency procedures

• Adhere to procedures and instructions

• Report all unsafe conditions/incidents and immediately correct if allowed

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