Emergency Evacuation Plans

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NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGEEnvironmental Health and
Safety Department

• Emergency Evacuation Plans
• And Exit Routes
• Training Program

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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!!!

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Fire Extinguisher use

• The use of fire extinguisher is limited to
  employees that have been trained
• To participate in fire extinguisher training call
  EHS _at_ 594-4078

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Fire Prevention
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 _at_ 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 (_at_ 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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