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PROGRAM HANDBOOKS - Biola University

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Cook School of Intercultural Studies<br />

Graduate Program Handbook<br />

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SECTION 2.16<br />

Chemical Spill<br />

Any chemical spill should be reported to Facilities Services and Campus Safety (dial x5111). Do<br />

not attempt to clean up a spill until trained personnel have assessed it. Offensive odors from<br />

ventilation systems should be reported to the Occupational Safety Office (x5207) and to Facilities<br />

Services (x4897).<br />

Be prepared to evacuate the building. Following evacuation and stay up wind of the spill.<br />

Evacuation of the campus may be necessary. Be prepared to cooperate with traffic-control officials.<br />

For further information, see the Campus Safety Emergency Flip File located visibly on the walls in<br />

several departments on campus.<br />

All laboratory personnel should be prepared to assist in assessment of spills within their area<br />

following a major earthquake. Steps should be taken now to restrain all chemical containers and gas<br />

cylinders against the effects of earthquake shaking.<br />

Fire<br />

ALL ALARMS SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. If you hear a fire alarm, evacuate. IF YOU<br />

DISCOVER A FIRE:<br />

• ACTIVATE FIRE ALARM.<br />

• Call Campus Safety (5111 or 903-6000) report type and location of fire.<br />

Fire extinguisher instructions<br />

P PULL the pin or ring, or release the lock latch.<br />

A AIM the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire.<br />

S SQUEEZE or press the handle.<br />

S SWEEP from side to side slowly at the base of the fire until it goes out.<br />

• In the event of a fire, alert others and GET OUT. Move everyone away from area of fire; close<br />

(but do not lock) all doors as you move in order to slow down spread of fire.<br />

• Walk, do not run. Keep noise to a minimum. Walk carefully to avoid tripping.<br />

• Do not use the elevator.<br />

• On stairways, use handrails and keep to right. Check all doors for heat (top and bottom) with<br />

back of hand. If hot, do not open.<br />

• Assist people with disabilities (refer to section on persons with disabilities).<br />

• If you are caught in smoke, drop to hands and knees and crawl; breathe shallowly through nose<br />

and use blouse, shirt or jacket as filter.<br />

Date: August 2012<br />

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