Biological Safety Manual - University of Florida

Fire SafetyDO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR!!!Pre-determine two means of egress from your normal workplace. Learn the location of the nearest firealarm pull station and portable fire extinguisher. If you discover a fire in a University of Florida building,perform the following: Pull the fire alarm and call 911. Fire alarm pull stations are normally located near each exit. If the building is not equipped with afire alarm system, notify other occupants as you exit the building. Do not attempt to fight the fire with portable fire extinguishers or fire hoses unless the fire is smalland you have been trained in their proper use. DO NOT PUT YOUR LIFE IN DANGER WHILEATTEMPTING TO CONTROL A FIRE. When in doubt, evacuate. Remain calm while talking to the operator. Be prepared to answer several questions as tolocation, size of fire, your name, number of persons in building (if known) and any injuries.Remain on the line until the operator is finished. Meet fire or police personnel when they arrive at the building. Stand by to answer any questionsthey may have concerning the fire. Once out of the building DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING FOR ANY REASON, unlessemergency personnel have given the "ALL CLEAR" signal.If the fire is inside your room: Leave your room and close the door. Pull the fire alarm and call 911. If the fire is small and you have been trained to use a fire extinguisher, attempt to put it out.(Again, DO NOT PUT YOUR LIFE IN DANGER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL A FIRE.When in doubt, evacuate.). Remember the acronym “PASS”; P (pull the pin), A (aim at the baseof the fire), S (squeeze the trigger), S (sweep the nozzle from side to side).If the fire is not in your room, but in a room you must pass through to get out or exit: With your hands, test the door for heat before opening. If the door is HOT:1. Stay in your room or lab.2. Phone for help.3. Stay calm.4. Seal cracks with wet towels.5. Wait for help. If the door is COOL:1. Take your room key.2. Open the door slowly.3. WALK to the nearest exit and leave the building.4. If the exit is unsafe, return to the room and remain there.5. If the hall is smoky, stay low or crawl out on your hands and knees.Break-In/Security BreachCall 352-392-1111 for University police department.Notify PI/lab supervisor and the Biosafety Office 392-1591 of the break in.If the break in has resulted in a spill or other release of agent, contain the material as perlaboratory spill procedures.Escort University Police personnel at the scene.The PI and Biosafety Office will conduct an inventory check and report results to appropriateauthorities as needed.If loss or theft of agent is discovered at any time, immediately call the PI and the Biosafety Officeto report the occurrence. An investigation will be initiated.49