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