Fire can be very dangerous. Not only can it destroy property, but it can take lives. The potential for fire in the workplace is not something to take lightly. The workplace can be a very vulnerable environment considering the number of people usually present in the building. However, with proper fire safety training and set procedures put in place, the overall safety of the entire building can be much greater. Let's assess the importance with the SlideShare below.

1. When Fire
Safety
Training is
important for
everyone!!
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Your Responsibilities
o Participate in fire drills.
o Identify all exit stairs.
o Identify where the exit stairs end.
o Identify exit routes.
o Identify and discuss with your
Supervisor where you will meet
should a fire, fire alarm, or
emergency happen.
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Definitions
Evacuation -
The emptying of a
building during an
emergency.
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Partial Evacuation –
The emptying of some,
but not all, people
from a building during
an emergency.
Evacuation Stairway –
Are stairs that are
away from the
emergency and used
to the evacuate
people from the
building.

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Definitions
Shelter In Place –
When you are told to remain at location, in the building, in
response to an emergency.
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Assembly Area –
A location outside of a building where people
meet after an evacuation.

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Fire Response
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Maintain corridors and aisles free from obstructions.
Maintain exits and fire escapes free from
obstructions
Never keep stair doors open
Report all hazardous conditions to your Supervisor

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Fire Response
If you see smoke or fire, or hear a fire alarm? You need to react REACT!
R emove persons in immediate danger. This includes yourself – so evacuate the
building.
E nsure doors are closed. This helps prevent the spread of smoke and fire.
A ctivate the building alarm. This will alert others and notify the Fire Department.
C all the Fire Department. Sometimes fire alarms don’t always notify the Fire
Department.
T reat All fires as dangerous, because they are dangerous.
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Fire Response
Evacuation –
Don’t stop to bring anything or go back for
anything.
Report to the designated assembly area.
Notify your Supervisor and NYU Public
Safety should you be missing anyone.
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Non-Fire Emergencies
Terrorism:
o CBRN – chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear.
o Explosives – IED – improvised
explosive device.
o Active Shooter – ABC – avoid,
barricade, confront.
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Natural Disasters
o Weather – tornados, hurricanes,
flooding, high winds.
o Earthquakes
Industrial accidents –
o Chemical spills, gas leaks, structural
integrity.

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Safety Responsibility
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you see something that appears
unsafe, or if you have any safety related questions, you should have a
discussion with your Supervisor.
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