Due to fire safety standards, employees are prohibited from bringing outside furnishings (for example, sofa, chairs) into their offices. The University provides all such furnishings for offices. Furniture may not block the entrance to the room.

In all campus offices, cooking and heating appliances are prohibited. For example, electric frying pans, heating elements whether they use natural gas, propane or other fuel.

Please be sure not to dispose of flammable items in any disposal or garbage receptacle.

The heath and well being of the campus community depends upon compliance to safety procedures. The burning of candles, incense, etc. is prohibited in all campus offices.

Smoking in public areas in campus buildings, including public bathrooms is prohibited.

Before leaving for break or vacation, employees should dispose of any perishable garbage, turn off all lights, lock windows, close curtains and lock their doors.

Emergencies

In an emergency, health-related or otherwise, employees should call University Police at Extension 2301.

If an employee believes that the situation is severe enough to warrant a call to University Police, he or she should, without delay, call extension 2301. Dialing 911 on a University telephone will also go directly to the University Police.

Fire - Emergency Procedures

Employees are responsible for familiarizing themselves with locations of fire extinguishers, fire exists and escape routes. Remember, do no use the elevator. Whenever a fire alarm sounds, day or night, the building is to be evacuated.

Upon discovering a fire:

1. Ring the building fire alarm. If the alarm fails to work, shout "FIRE" several times.
2. Telephone University Police at extension 2301, and report the fire building, floor, area, and intensity.
3. Evacuate the building immediately. Do not attempt to fight a fire. Fire extinguisher are to be used only to clear an exit way.

Evacuation Procedures:

1. Feel the closed door of your room. If it feels hot, the hallway is filled with deadly gases. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR, but go to your window and wait for rescue. If the door is cool, CLOSE YOUR WINDOWS before opening the door slowly.
2. Upon leaving the room, leave the lights on and the door CLOSED. Take your coat and key with you.
3. If you cannot leave the room:
   1. Open the windows if there is smoke, if there is no smoke, leave the windows closed to prevent outside smoke from being drawn into the room.
   2. Seal cracks around the door with towels, damp if possible.
   3. If you are trapped, attract attention by hanging an object from the window the brighter the color, the better. If outside smoke is drawn in, close the window, leaving the object handling.
   4. If the smoke is severe, place a wet cloth over your nostrils, and REMEMBER, the floor is usually clear of smoke.
4. In evacuating:
   1. Walk at a brisk place, but DO NOT RUN.
   2. Follow the posted specific corridor instructions as to proper exit route and assembly point.
   3. Move in a single file along the wall upon which the exit is located.
   4. Follow directions of the Evacuation Warden.
   5. Do not use elevators.
   6. Do not reenter the building until instructed to do so by a University official.
   7. Account for yourself - Report in and inform your warden or other responsible party that you have safely evacuated the facility.

DO NOT TEST SMOKE OR HEAT DETECTORS. Trained University personnel routinely check the smoke and heat detectors. If your smoke detector is sounding, call the University Police at extension 2301. Do not attempt to correct any problem.

Wardens

Evacuation Wardens have been selected from the University staff and are people who would normally be on duty and are assisgned to assist the safe evacuation of students, visitors and employees. FOLLOW THE EVACUATION PLAN THAT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR YOUR BUILDING.

Drills

The University completes fire alarm and emergency evaucation drills for the purpose of preparing individuals for real situations. Your cooperation in completion of drills is important and appreciated.