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1. Marquette University Building Emergency Coordinator Training MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

2. Welcome! Welcome to the Building Emergency Coordinator Training. Thank you for serving as a BEC. This is an important duty that can prevent injuries and save lives in a emergency. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

3. Building Emergency Coordinator The main focus of the Building Emergency Coordinator is to develop the Emergency Action Plan for their building and coordinate the activities of the buildings Fire Marshals. This is accomplished by: being prepared for the emergency before it happens. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

4. Building Emergency Action Plan It is a requirement that all campus buildings have a Building Emergency Action Plan. The plan should address the objectives and responsibilities discussed in this presentation. Plans should be living documents that are reviewed on a regular basis and updated as changes occur. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

5. Preparation Responsibilities Choose and train others to be Fire Marshals, who will help implement the elements of the Building Emergency Action Plan in an emergency situation. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

6. Complete the information requested in the Emergency Action Plan Model Development, implement, and maintain the plan Coordinate with Department Chairs/other key building personnel Identify building Fire Marshals Familiarize Fire Marshals and all building occupants with plan Identify occupants needing assistance List of rooms with hazardous materials Identify equipment needing special attention in power disruption List of Departmental employee, home and cell phone numbers Educate co-workers on fire safety. Train new Fire Marshals on Emergency Action Plan, exit routes, shelter-in-place recommendations, assembly and shelter areas Keep your Emergency Action Plan handy at all times so that you can easily take it with you when you leave. I recommend having it close to your office door. Assure Emergency Evacuation and “Seek Shelter” drills are conducted at least annually. (Critique drills, enlist technical support) Preparation Responsibilities MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

7. Preparation Responsibilities Know what actions to take for various emergency events. • Evacuation • Seek Shelter (Severe Weather) • Shelter-In-Place (Hazardous Incident) • Lock Down and Shelter (Violent Person) MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

8. Preparation Responsibilities Familiarize yourself and your Fire Marshals with all exit routes and options to steer evacuees to the safest exit. Familiarize yourself and your Fire Marshals with shelter areas. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

9. Designate an area away from the building for assembly following evacuation. Designate a secondary assembly area (enclosed) in case of inclement weather. This assembly area should be at least 100 feet from the building. Preparation Responsibilities MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

10. Preparation Responsibilities It is important to practice. A building evacuation and seek shelter drill should be conducted at least annually. The Building Emergency Coordinator should contact the Department of Public Safety and Facilities Services and ask for their assistance in conducting the drill. Please participate in these drills, and let the office of EH&S know of any problems. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

11. Preparation Responsibilities Also let us know of any egress problems, nonfunctioning alarms, blocked open fire doors, or problems in keeping your building’s aisles clear. We’ll work with you to improve your procedures and emergency plan. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

12. Reasons Why We Practice Evacuation/Seek Shelter Drills • Oklahoma City Assembly Plant • Plant Population 3500 employees Zero Injuries MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

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15. Evacuation Responsibilities Unless otherwise “officially” notified, evacuation is mandatory when building alarm is activated. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

16. Evacuation Responsibilities In an emergency evacuation, the Building Emergency Coordinator should proceed to the designated assembly area. Each Fire Marshal should be responsible for an assigned area: • Sweep through assigned area to alert occupants that an evacuation is in process. • Assist building occupants needing assistance, when it is safe to do so. • Account for all employees by meeting building occupants at the designated assembly area. • Advise building occupants regarding situation and when re-entry is permitted. • Report to Incident Commandwith names of employees unaccounted for, location of occupants needing assistance in evacuating, and any other information necessary to assist emergency personnel. “At no time should a Building Emergency Coordinator or Fire Marshal put their own safety in jeopardy” MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

17. Evacuation Responsibilities Assist physically impaired people to evacuate. Direct physically impaired people who cannot evacuate to the designated place of refuge. Assign someone to stay with the physically impaired person, if they are not putting their own well being at risk. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

18. Evacuation Responsibilities Emergency Coordinators and Fire Marshals should sweep through their assigned area on the way out of the building. “At no time should a BEC or Fire Marshal jeopardize their own safety” If people don’t leave when asked to evacuate, remember their location so Incident Command can handle the problem. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

19. Evacuation Responsibilities Go to the assembly area to account for people in your assigned area. Your Building Emergency Action Plan should include a procedure to account for everyone. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

20. Evacuation Responsibilities Report to Incident Command with all information gathered. This information will be helpful to them in coordinating any actions which need to be taken. Let people know further instructions or when it is safe to re-enter. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

21. Seek Shelter Responsibilities Seek Shelter (Severe Weather) A severe weather event such as tornado or wind event may necessitate you to “Take Shelter” until the threat of bad weather has passed. Relocating from your normal work area to a space that has no windows or to a lower floor may increase your chances of survival. In an seek shelter event, each Fire Marshal is responsible for the following: • Sweep through assigned area to alert occupants to seek shelter • Move to a designated shelter area within the building. (Refer to building Emergency Evacuation Maps for designated shelter areas) • Assist building occupants needing assistance, when it is safe to do so. • Account for all employees by meeting building occupants at the designated shelter area. • Advise building occupants regarding situation and when an all-clear has been called • Report to BEC with names of employees unaccounted for, and any other information necessary to assist emergency personnel. The BEC should report this information to Incident Command. • If not possible: • Move to a interior room with no windows, or a hallway on the lowest floor possible • Move to and interior stairwell if all rooms have windows MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

22. Lock Down and Shelter Lock Down and Shelter (Violent Person) In the event of the presence of a person or persons deemed by Public Safety to be a threat to the campus community. Follow and train others on recommended procedures: • Stay in your rooms / offices / classrooms. • Notify those around you, and encourage other to remain in your room / office. • Lock the doors, cover the door window, pull down the blinds, turn off the lights and stay calm. • Stay away from the windows. • Check your email or visit the university web site, if a TV is available, turn it on turn off the volume. • Report any suspicious activity, sounds or smells to Public Safety 8-1911. • Only come out when your recognize the authority directing you to do so. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

23. Shelter-In-Place Shelter-In-Place (Hazardous Incident) A critical incident where hazardous (including chemical, biological or radiological) materials may have been released into the atmosphere either accidentally or intentionally. Follow and train others on recommended procedures: • Move to rooms with no windows that can open or are open • Rooms that have little or no ventilation are preferred • Close any open windows and door if you cannot move • Only come out when you are told that it is safe by Public Safety MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

24. Review of Emergency Coordinators Responsibilities In preparation for an emergency, each Emergency Coordinator is responsible for the completion of the following: • Develop, implement, and maintain, Building Emergency Action Plan. • Coordinate with Department Chairs/other key building personnel. • Familiarize Fire Marshals and all building occupants with this plan. • Identify occupants needing assistance. • List rooms with hazardous materials and names and quantities of materials. • Identify equipment needing special attention in power disruption • List of Departmental employees and home telephone numbers (optional). • Train new employees on plan, and everyone on any changes. • Provide information to (DPS and EH&S) • Keep Emergency Action Plan handy at all times. • Assure emergency evacuation and “shelter in place” drills are conducted at least annually. (Critique drills, enlist technical support) • Report to University Incident Command with emergency information regarding location of hazardous materials, location of occupants needing assistance in evacuating, and any other information necessary to assist emergency personnel. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

25. Review of Key Emergency Concepts • Each buildings should have their own emergency action plan to address their specific situation. • At no time should a BEC or Fire Marshal jeopardize their own safety. • Evacuation is not the best response to all emergencies. • Evacuation and Seek Shelter drills are extremely important to ensure orderly exit under control and prevent panic. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

26. Fire Safety MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

27. Definitions: Fire Triangle • To burn a fire needs fuel, an ignition source (like a spark) and oxygen. • Remove any of these and the fire will go out MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

28. Classes of Fires Ordinary Combustibles: paper, cloth, upholstery, trash, most plastic, wood... Flammable liquids, gases and greases; kerosene, oil, paint, cleaning fluids, cooking oil... Energized electrical components: appliances, wiring... Combustible metals: potassium, magnesium... MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

29. Do Not Attempt to Fight a Fire Unless… • You have had recent hands-on training with fire extinguishers and the fire is only in incipient stage • You have the correct extinguisher for the type of fire • You are absolutely sure you can put the fire out, AND • You will not endanger yourself or others by not leaving MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

30. “PASS” Method PPull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism AAim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire SSqueeze the lever slowly and evenly SSweep the nozzle from side to side. (Other types require slightly different techniques.) MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

31. Annual Inspections • Facility Services has fire extinguishers inspected on an annual basis • If you come across an extinguisher that has not been checked recently, please notify the custodial supervisor for your building or Facility Services MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

32. Fire Inspections • City of Milwaukee conducts annual inspections of each building on the MU campus, making note of fire code violations MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

33. Common fire safety violations Fire Inspection Checklist Exits Obstructed exit: Remove any obstruction to exit immediately Fire escape route blocked or restricted: Remove any obstruction to fire escape route immediately. Storage resulting in restricted access is prohibited Fire Doors General exit doors must be identified and operable. Exit doors blocked or restricted: Remove any obstruction to exit doors immediately Inoperative fire door: Fire doors must be operative, self closing or attached to fused device. Closing door device: Check self-closing device to assure it is functional. Door wedged open: Immediately remove wedge or item holding fire-rated door in an open position. Latches: Self-closing doors should fully and latch. Panic Bar: Assure the panic bar is in operable condition. Housekeeping - Miscellaneous Aisles/stairs/hallways: Immediately remove any obstruction , material, trash that could hamper easy exit. Storage in basements and attics: Must be neat and reasonable. Storage in stairwells and stairwell landings is prohibited Wall decorations: Combustible decorations on walls must not exceed 10% of the overall wall space Gas cylinders: Pressurized cylinders must be labeled and secured MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

34. Fire Doors • Never prop open fire doors with wedges or other objects. • The purpose of these doors is to prevent smoke and heat from traveling up stairwells and along corridors. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

35. Blocked Electrical Panels • Blocked electrical panels are a frequent violation • There should be a 3’ clearance around all electrical panels MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

36. Storage in Stairwells • Storage in stairwells and stairwell landings is prohibited. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

37. Fire Hazards: Electrical Abuse • Electrical "octopuses" can overload circuits and result in fire. • Never leave unattended: hotplates, coffee makers, irons, space heaters, etc. • Keep heaters away from curtains and furniture. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

38. Fire Hazards: Electrical Abuse • Extension cords are not intended for "permanent" installations -- appliances shall be connected to permanently wired receptacles. • Storage of combustibles in mechanical/electrical service closets is prohibited. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

39. Blocked Fire Doors • Storage is not permitted in hallways and in front of fire doors MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

40. Exit Lights • Exit lights need to be illuminated, burnt out lights should be reported to Facility Services MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

41. Thank you! As a Building Emergency Coordinator you serve a strategic role in our Emergency Action Plan, you can help save lives in an emergency. MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

42. DVD Emergency Action Plan Crisis Under Control MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training

43. Questions? Marquette University Environmental Health and Safety 288-8411 MU Building Emergency Coordinator Training