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TAMUCC Astronomy Lab Safety Orientation Science & Engineering

TAMUCC Astronomy Lab Safety Orientation Science & Engineering. ASTRONOMY LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION. Overview Emergency Phone Number Fire & Emergency Evacuation Accident Reporting Lab Attire Lab Safety. Campus Emergency: Call University Police Department (UPD) in case of an emergency.

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TAMUCC Astronomy Lab Safety Orientation Science & Engineering

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  1. TAMUCC Astronomy Lab Safety Orientation Science & Engineering

  2. ASTRONOMY LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION Overview Emergency Phone Number Fire & Emergency Evacuation Accident Reporting Lab Attire Lab Safety

  3. Campus Emergency: Call University Police Department (UPD) in case of an emergency. From any university phone: dial 911 or ext. 4444. From your cell phone: dial 361-825-4444. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  4. Emergency Call: If you first call 911 using your cell phone, make sure to also notify UPD at (361) 825-4444 so they can assist in the response. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  5. At the beginning of the semester: Become familiar with your building; Know your fire exits; Know the shortest route to the nearest exit; Be aware of your surroundings; And… LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  6. Fire Evacuation Procedures - in case of a fire: Exit the building in a calm & orderly manner. Use the shortest and safest passage to the exit. DO NOT RUN. Do not use the elevator. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  7. Fire Evacuation Procedures Alert people and pull the fire alarm on your way out. Meet your class at the assembly area designated by your Instructor. Stay at least 100 feet away from the building (or 35 long steps) LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  8. Fire Evacuation Procedures Do not re-enter the building until the “All Clear” has been announced. Regardless of whether it is a real fire alarm, false alarm, or a fire drill, you are required to follow the same procedures above. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  9. Fire Evacuation - Helping a person with physical disabilities: Accompany him/her to an area of rescue assistance located at the stairwell landing. Call or have someone call UPD & give UPD the location. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  10. Helping a person with mobility impairment: UPD will bring him/her down the stairway using an EvacuTrac. Stay with him/her until UPD arrives unless your life may be in danger. Do not use the elevator. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  11. Fire Safety Report all malfunctioned equipment to your Instructor. Do not use frayed, damaged electrical cords. Do not overload the circuit with an “electrical octopus.” LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  12. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION • Emergency Equipment may be available inside the lab. • However, using them is only on a voluntary basis

  13. Emergency Equipment: Use emergency equipment only if: You are trained to use them. Your own safety is not compromised. Remember: YOUR OWN SAFETY COMES FIRST. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  14. Emergency Phone in your lab. When the red light is flashing and/or the phone is ringing, there may be an emergency announcement. PLEASE PICK IT UP IMMEDIATELY! LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  15. Accident Reporting – Non Life-Threatening Report all non life-threatening incidents to your Instructor. Use the first aid kit in the lab. Go to the Health Center if needed. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  16. Accident Reporting – Life-Threatening For a life-threatening incident, contact UPD On any university phone: dial 911 or ext. 4444. If an ambulance is needed, inform UPD so. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  17. Accident Reporting – Life-Threatening If you first call 911 using your cell phone, make sure to also notify UPD at 361-825-4444 so they will assist in the response. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  18. Lab Attire For Physics Labs No special attire required except for a pair of sturdy closed-toe closed-heel shoes. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  19. Lab Safety Behavior NO FOOD, NO GUM NO DRINK NO COSMETICS Long hair tied back No horseplay (pushing, shoving, pranks, etc.) LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

  20. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION • Observation Deck • Stay within the Observation deck. • Make sure to take the red flash light with you.

  21. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION • Observation Deck • Watch your step – walk slowly. • Watch out for trip hazard from the telescopes’ extension cord.

  22. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION • Observation Deck • Stay inside of the railings • Do not go out onto the roof. • You will be asked to leave the lab if you are caught outside of the observation deck.

  23. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION • Stairway To the Dome • You will not see the stairway as clearly as it is shown in this picture. • It will be dark when you use the stair way to go up the platform.

  24. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION • Stairway To the Dome • WALK SLOWLY. • HOLD ON TO THE HAND RAILS. • Only 4 persons allowed on the platform at a time.

  25. LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION • Did we mention • “WALK SLOWLY” and • “WATCH OUT FOR TRIP HAZARDS”? • If yes, hear us one more time because you will be walking in the dark.

  26. Quiz • Click on the following link to take the online quiz • Call E,H&S @ Ext. 5555 for any questions • You must pass with 100% • Good Luck

  27. Have a safe semester

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