evacuation coordinator training

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

Department of Environmental Health & Safety

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EVACUATION COORDINATOR

TRAINING

WELCOME TO…

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OBJECTIVETo inform Evacuation Coordinators of their

responsibilities in directing orderly and complete emergency evacuations

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Samples of Behavior (SOBs)1. Know your area(s) of responsibility2. Know the Evacuation Coordinator’s responsibilities 3. Identify steps to be taken in the event of a drill or an

actual emergency4. Know the fundamentals for evacuating the mobility impaired5. Know the basics of using a portable fire extinguisher6. Know the location of the primary and secondary

emergency exits in your area7. Know how to report potential life safety problems in

your area

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- Coordinators’ area of responsibility- Preparing for an emergency- Actions to take if you’re told of a fire or the fire alarm

sounds- Review current Emergency Response Plan- Fire Extinguisher Training Video- Review Emergency Evacuation Diagrams- Question and Answer Session- Review Quiz

OVERVIEW

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BE PREPARED for Emergencies!Evacuation Coordinators must work with supervisors to: Assign escorts to mobility impaired employees Develop a method of accounting for personnel AFTER evacuation Develop a definitive evacuation plan for mobility impaired visitors and employees

NOTE: It’s acceptable to allow Vision or Hearing impaired individuals to evacuate with other building occupants.

Provide escort upon request.

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Actions to be taken:

If you’re told of a fire

The fire alarm sounds

or

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REACT Call 911 – Answer all questionsThe nearest fire alarm pull stationThe fire by closing doors upon exitingLeave the building through the nearest safe exit.

ACTIVATECONTAINEVACUATE

Continued next slideAVOID ELEVATORS!

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Remember R-A-C-E R -

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vacuate

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Coordinate evacuation of mobility impaired individuals to “safe” area – most likely the emergency stair Ensure evacuated individuals assemble at least 300 feet away from the building

Inform FIRE or POLICE department personnel of:

Solicit supervisors assistance to account for their personnel through head count

Missing employees or visitors The exact location where mobility impaired

individual(s) are being “sheltered in place”

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Fight the fire ONLY IF NECESSARY

to safely evacuate employees!

This is where being PROACTIVE in evacuation planning pays off

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COORDINATORS & SUPERVISORS…

Read your Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan

Train employees on special evacuation procedures and the location of primary/secondary emergency exits

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Report Safety Deficiencies IMMEDIATELY!

Open ceiling tileBroken Fire Door closer

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Assist one another with:

☺ The evacuation process☺ Individuals requiring supervision or special assistance☺ Accounting for personnel☺ Practicing emergency evacuation [drill] as though it’s for real

☻ Evacuating as would be required if there was really a fire☻ Following Safety or UT Police directions explicitly!

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“ALL CLEAR” signal allowing people back into the building can be given by ONLY…

UT Police

Environmental Health & Safety Safety Representative

or

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Everyone’s favorite slide…

INTERIM SUMMARYAs an Emergency Evacuation Coordinator your MAIN responsibility is…

Directing QUICK, ORDERLY evacuation from your area

You must also… Ensure mobility impaired personnel are evacuated to the

nearest emergency stair and left with adequate supervision Personnel assemble in a predetermined area at least

300 feet from the building Solicit supervisors’ help to account for all evacuated

personnel Continued next slide

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Inform Police Department and Fire Rescue personnel of the EXACT LOCATION of [mobility impaired] personnel sheltered in emergency stairs

Inform Police Department and Fire Rescue personnel of missing individuals (UT employees and/or visitors, etc).

INTERIM SUMMARY (continued)

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EMERGENCY NUMBERSOn Campus:

Dial 911 to report an EMERGENCY UT Police

Safety

Dial 7-2800 to speak with the dispatcher

Dial 7-2955 to report emergencies or life safety concerns

Visit our Web Site at http://www.uthscsa.edu/safety/

We’ve developed [and distributed] an emergency response information and guide card. Ask, if you need one.

http://www.uthscsa.edu/safety/

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- Coordinators’ area of responsibility- Preparing for an emergency- Actions to take if you’re told of a fire or the fire

alarm sounds- Review current Emergency Response Plan- Fire Extinguisher Training Video- Review Emergency Evacuation Diagrams

CLOSING REVIEW

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER VIDEO

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1. What is your area of responsibility? Bldg: Area:

REVIEW QUIZ

2. Name the different types of fire extinguishers

a. Carbon Dioxide and Halon b. Dry and Wet Chemical

c. Water d. a, b, and c

a b c d

3. Which type of extinguisher would you NOT use to put out an electrical fire

a. Carbon Dioxide b. Waterc. Dry Chemical d. All of these

a b c d

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4. In regards to fire extinguisher, the acronym “PASS” means?

a. To give up your turn b. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

b. Push, Act, Stop, Scream d. Post Act Safety Schedule

a b c d

5. The acronym “RACE” means?

a. Just that – RUN, and quickly! b. Run And Cry, Evacuate!c. React, Activate, Contain, Evacuate d. Real Angry Civilian Employee

a b c d

6. If you see smoke or fire in your work area you should?

a. “RACE” b. Don’t worry, be happyc. Wait a while d. Notify the Evacuation Coordinator

a b c d

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7. How far away from the building should people be evacuated?

a. 300 yards b. 300 paces c. 300 feet d. 300 miles

a b c d

9. The Emergency Evacuation Plan/Diagram tells employees?

a. What to do in weather emergencies b. Emergency telephone numbers

c. Emergency Notification Procedures d. a, b, and c

a b c d

8. When is it safe to allow people back into the building?

a. Next day at the same time b. One hour later c. When the “all clear” is given d. Anytime after the alarm is turned off

a b c d

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10.

Did this training help you to better understand your Evacuation Coordinator responsibilities?

a. Yes b. No

a b

How would you rate this training? 1 2 3 4 5 6

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