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warning systems ( i . e . fire sprinklers ) will automatically activate and alert personnel and outside agencies when smoke or heat become intense . Both the fire sprinkler system ( via heat sensors ) and fire alarm system will activate and send notification to the monitoring service . All personnel are expected to have evacuated the building prior to the fire sprinkler system activation , however . SECTION IV Action Medical Emergency In the event of an injury or illness to an employee or visitor , the first witness to observe the accident rnust follow the emergency procedure and notify and act accordingly , if a life - threatening injury or illness , always contact outside emergency services first, followed by these actions : o Notify ERT ( through phone , paging system ) that first aid and / or CPR is required ( and identify your location within the facility ) o Clear the surrounding area ( no other personnel or machinery ) and shut off machinery that may be hazardous to the victim or others - ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO e Do not attempt to physically assist the victim unless you ' ve been properly trained in CPR/ First Aid / Blood borne Pathogens ( absolutely no bodily fluid contact with the victim unless you are wearing proper non - absorbing personal protective barrier equipment ) c If outside emergency services have been notified , post designated personnel outside the building at entrances to direct emergency technicians to the scene o Stay with the victim and attempt to keep him / her as calm and comfortable as possible until emergency personnel arrive c Once paramedics / medical technicians from outside agencies have arrived, step aside to allow for them to adequately provide the necessary treatment for the victim . All ERT personnel are required to fully cooperate and assist ( if asked ) by outside emergency agencies with any medical emergencies , Gather and provide necessary information to explain the circumstance surrounding the accident . General Evacuation - A general evacuation of the facility may be required for any number of emergencies such as fire , chemical spill , or bomb threat . Upon notification , all personnel will follow the evacuation procedures, as follows : e Walk quickly ( not run ) to the nearest or safest marked exit following the safest determined pathways ( means of egress ) , in order to leave the building ( avoid walking through multiple offices/ doorways, if possible ) o Once through the exit and outside the building, move to at least 100 feet from the perimeter walls and proceed to your designated Evacuation Assembly Area o Once at your Assembly area notify your supervisor or department contact that you are present for roll call ( dept . contacts to advise Emergency Coordinator of names for those not present ) e Department supervisors/ contacts are to complete roll call and advise ERT members in their area of status for all personnel o ERT members to notify Emergency Coordinator of roll call status for all departments within their areas o All personnel are to remain calm , quiet, and orderly in the assembly area while waiting for further instructions from Emergency Coordinator o Under no circumstances should employees leave the assembly areas outside unless when given permission to do so by a direct supervisors/ manager o Employees will not be released to re - enter the facility until ordered to do so by the Emergency Coordinator ( pre - requisite that all personnel have been accounted for and confirmation given from outside emergency authorities that building is safe/ secure ) • Fire/ Explosion o Fire is recognized as one of the most common types of emergencies in this facility due to the amount of combustible and flammable substances and ignitions sources . Consequently , employees are trained to follow standard evacuation procedures in the event of a fire or explosion . Emergency Action Plon Page 3 of 7