FIRE/LIFE SAFETY TRAINING OUTLINE
Safety is the primary concern in the residence halls and to have a good overall safety program, a dedicated effort is needed from all parties involved. It is essential that each resident receive training in fire prevention and know the proper procedures should a fire occur. This training outline corresponds with the Fire/Life Safety Regulations and Policies and the self-inspection form.
I. FIRE PREVENTION| A |
SMALL APPLIANCE | >Halogen lamps
are not permitted. >Space heaters are prohibited. >Hair dryers are not clothes dryers. >Be sure other appliances such as clothes irons, electric rollers, curling irons are turned OFF before leaving the room. >Refer to Section III-J for Appliance Policy. |
| B |
HOUSEKEEPING | >Empty trash/do not place waste cans in the corridor. |
| C |
SMOKING | >Use proper
size ash trays. >Do not dispose of cigarette butts in waste baskets. >DO NOT smoke in bed. |
| D |
DECORATIONS | >ALL decorations
must be U.L. listed flame retardant. >Encourage students not to over decorate their room. >Refer to Section III-L for Decoration Policy. |
| E |
LIGHTING | >DO NOT obstruct lighting units, especially emergency lighting units and exit signs. |
| F |
CANDLES | >NOT permitted |
| G |
ELECTRICAL | >DO NOT overload. >Refer to Section III-H for Electrical Policy |
| H |
STAIRWELL DOORS | >Are a required means of egress. DO NOT block open. |
| I |
COOKING | >NOT PERMITTED
in rooms. >Refer to Section III-J for Cooking Policy |
II. EMERGENCY PREPARATIONS
| A |
EVACUATION PROCEDURES | >Emphasize
evacuation plan for the building. >Discuss information on the posted plan. (See attached plan.) |
| B |
HANDICAP STUDENTS | >Request volunteer
assistance. >Relocate to stairwells. >Report location to firemen/University of Kentucky Police. |
| C |
FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION | >Pull stations
- know locations >Smoke detectors - never smoke beneath a detector. >Sprinkler systems - Activates fire alarm. >Annunicator panels - Indicates location of alarm. |
| D |
EMERGENCY NUMBER | >911
- When dialed contacts U.K. Police Officer. >Use for Emergencies only. |
| E |
FALSE ALARMS | >Report anyone abusing the fire alarm to the Hall Director. |
III. FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT
| A |
Fire Extinguishers | >All Residence
Halls have “ABC-All Purpose” type fire extinguishers that can be used on any type fire. (See attached training sheet for proper operation). |
| B |
Report all vandalism of units or discharged units to the University Fire Marshal (257-6326). | |
IV. GENERAL SAFETY
| A |
Report Unsafe Conditions to the office of Occupational Safety and Health (257-3827). |
| B |
Bicycles - Not permitted in buildings - Refer to Section III-K for information |
| C |
Report all injuries to the office of Occupational Safety and Health see attached Injury Report Form (Form 6). |