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NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE Environmental Health and Safety Department

NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE Environmental Health and Safety Department. Emergency Evacuation Plans And Exit Routes Training Program. Applicable Standards and Regulations. Regulatory OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, Subpart E NFPA 101-1970, Life Safety Code. Objectives.

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NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE Environmental Health and Safety Department

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  1. NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGEEnvironmental Health and Safety Department Emergency Evacuation Plans And Exit Routes Training Program

  2. Applicable Standards and Regulations • Regulatory • OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, Subpart E • NFPA 101-1970, Life Safety Code

  3. 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

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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 heatersMUST have tip protection NEVER IGNORE A FIRE ALARM…!!!

  8. The use of fire extinguisher is limited to employees that have been trained To participate in fire extinguisher training call EHS @ 594-4078 Fire Extinguisher use

  9. 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

  10. 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 @ 594-4078 for CPR-AED training

  11. What kind of emergencies can occur in campus??

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Summary • Call security (@ 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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