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PENN MedicineSchool of Medicine Business Administrator Forum
Building Life-Safety OverviewOctober 2007
Eric M. Weckel, AIA Executive Director, Space Planning & Operations
Eugene C. JandaDeputy Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services
Joseph R. PassanteIndustrial Hygiene Manager, EHRS
• Raise awareness
• Provide general life-safety guidelines
• Promote self-monitoring and compliance
• Provide assistance as needed
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
Goals for Today’s Overview
• The City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspection assures adherence to building codes and the Fire Marshall monitors adherence to fire code
• At Penn, Fire and Emergency Services has responsibility for compliance with all federal, state and local fire/building codes; EHRS monitors and promotes health and environmental safety
• Cooperation and teamwork of all building occupants is required to assure life-safety in our buildings
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
School of Medicine facilities recently surveyed by AHJ and University
agencies
• It is the responsibility of all building occupants to promote and maintain life-safety.
• In the laboratory environment, it is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator to assure compliance with the Laboratory Safety Policy, including use patterns that affect the life-safety attributes of the facility.
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
Life-Safety is everyone’s responsibility
Egress path is clear; exits are not blocked Exit access corridor minimum passage is 44” Lab/office aisle minimum passage is 36” Pull-stations are not blocked Exit passage doors are not locked All exit signs are visible No items are stored in the corridor Items stored on shelves are 18” below the ceiling No items are stored in mechanical equipment rooms Access to electric panels and MER are clear
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
Self-Monitoring Guidelines/Checklist
No bikes in laboratory buildings No bikes stored in corridors Doors on closers not “propped” open Supply storage is managed; clutter is reduced No items are stored inappropriately on the floor Safety shower access clear Eye wash station access clear No kitchen appliances in corridor Extension cord uses are approved Resistance heating use per FES guidelines
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
Self-Monitoring Guidelines/Checklist
Access to fume hood clear Hood sash closed when not in use Gas cylinders managed, cylinders strapped Flammable liquids stored appropriately Flammable liquid quantities managed Radioactive materials stored appropriately Sharps containers not overfilled Room signage is up-to-date Emergency contact data is up-to-date Room data is up-to-date
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
Self-Monitoring Guidelines/Checklist
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
EHRS Review Required
• Biosafety Cabinets• Incubators• NMR • Liquid Oxygen• Hazardous Gases
(hydrogen, nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, anhydrous hydrogen fluoride)
• Lasers• X-ray producing
devices
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
FES, EHRS, SPO will assist Departments to:
• Raise awareness/responsibilities• Remedy infractions• Reduce clutter• Dispose of outmoded equipment• Manage supply purchases/tanks• Manage bicycles in buildings• Improve housekeeping effectiveness• Adhere to Lab Safety Policy
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
Next Steps January through June 08
For a copy of the checklist see: www.med.upenn.edu/spo
For coordination regarding life-safety follow-up:contact Paul Ostrander at 8.8000
or
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Building Life-Safety Overview
Next Steps January through June 08