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Introduction. Purpose of the EHS Manager and EHS Lead Contact. Topics to cover. Review of fire safety Emergency Preparedness Event safety. To request EHS services. Your DSL EHS Coordinator is Pat Coogan @ x4-6034 (pcoogan@mit.edu)

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  1. Introduction • Purpose of the EHS Manager and EHS Lead Contact

  2. Topics to cover • Review of fire safety • Emergency Preparedness • Event safety

  3. To request EHS services • Your DSL EHS Coordinator is Pat Coogan @ x4-6034 (pcoogan@mit.edu) • Your Lead Contact in the EHS Office is Craig Bryer @ x2-3270 (cbryer@mit.edu) • Both may be contacted at: safe-project@mit.edu • For any EHS issue: environment@mit.edu Anonymous calls may be made to EHS at x2-3477

  4. Fire Quiz! 1. The average size fire that can be put out with an extinguisher • Are you or your students expected to fight a trash can fire?

  5. GRT/RA Role in Emergencies • Most important – get yourself out safely • Sweep area as you go • Note location of smoke/fire • Communicate to emergency • responders

  6. GRT/RA Role in Shelter in Place • Entire building will be notified via fire alarm system, PA, bull horn, etc. • GRTs may be asked to convey information to students (Dean On Call will contact you) • Facilities will turn off ventilation if necessary • Housing will provide Water, Flashlights, and other necessities for a short-term situation

  7. If All Exits Are Blocked • Stay low to floor where the air is cooler & cleaner • Go to a smoke free room with a window • Try to minimize smoke infiltration • Identify your location on window • Dial 100 or 617-253-1212 • Put number in phone as “Z police” • As a reminder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9drkrUcd_0

  8. If it’s TOO HOT in the KITCHEN… • Cooking safely is one of the best ways you can prevent dorm fires and alarms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyrbiU0sB4s&feature=related

  9. Cooking without burning • Keep paper/ plastic (bags, boxes, packaging, etc.) away from the stove top burners, toaster ovens, coffee makers & other cooking appliances. • Do not wear loosing fitting clothing, like nightgowns and bathrobes, because your sleeve could easily catch on fire. • Every year there are more than 90K cooking fires. This is the #1 cause of home fires. • The majority of these fires were caused by leaving food cooking unattended! • Microwaves, hot plates, coffee makers, and other cooking appliances are only allowed in kitchen areas, NOT in bedrooms

  10. Cooking without burning • TOASTER OVENS: clean crumb trays and racks. Charred crumbs will ignite as will burnt cheese. • MICROWAVE OVENS: keep an eye on microwave popcorn… By the time you smell burned popcorn, the popcorn is already charred from the inside out • STOVE TOPS: do not heat a pan before adding oil; also, do not leave heated butter or oil unattended once heated • Olive oil ≠ coconut oil ≠ vegetable oil when it comes to smoke points

  11. Electrical • Electrical hazards are the cause of numerous fires every year. • Examples • Overloading circuits • Use of unapproved electrical devices • Damaged or worn wiring • Extension cords • Multi-plug strips • Daisy chains http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKVDupwshIk

  12. Electrical

  13. Other items to mention… • Sprinklers and smoke detectors that are tampered with WILL set off main fire alarms • A covered smoke detector WILL NOT function correctly! • Horseplay in the halls can also set off sprinklers (ex.-a ball hitting the sprinkler head) • A fire alarm should NEVER be ignored! • Make sure you, and your students, are familiar with how to evacuate or assist with anyone with mobility concerns • How fast does a room fire travel? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ult6Biaf7oM

  14. Please do the followingAs SOOn AS POSSIBLE • Review Emergency Preparedness Plan for your building • Meet with your residents • Review the evacuation map posted near the elevator or stairway door • Follow at least two of the evacuation routes and go to the meeting areas • Plan how you would help students to evacuate or shelter-in-place • Practice stop, drop and roll • Check out Igot2kno.org

  15. Online Help • Igot2kno.org is specifically for college students • Features info on staying safe, the correct way to evacuate, and stories from fire survivors • PLEASE go through the main video with the students and as a group take the quiz!!

  16. From our side… • The Campus Right to Know Fire Regulations state that MIT will now have to post information about fires and submit a report to the Dept of Higher Ed • Applies to dorms AND FSILGs

  17. Emergency Preparedness

  18. Be Aware!! • If you do witness something that makes you scared or uncomfortable, don’t hesitate to call MIT Police • If you’re expecting company, remember to check and make sure it’s who you are expecting • If the fire alarm goes off, DON’T ignore it! • Same goes for a CO alarm

  19. Be Prepared! • Have a “go bag” ready in case you need to leave the dorm (extra clothes, ID, meds, other necessary items)

  20. MIT Alert… • …is the name for the notification system that sends out information in a campus wide emergency • To sign up, visit http://web.mit.edu/mit-emergency/mitalert/ And follow the directions given

  21. If you do get an alert… Go to www.emergency.mit.net for information and updates

  22. Are you Ready? • http://web.mit.edu/mit-emergency/personal/govt-resources.html • Local, State, and Federal links to resources

  23. Event Safety

  24. Process for Events Applies to REX, CPW or other dorm run event…. • A safety plan should be filled out and submitted to Pat Coogan and Craig Bryer • The plan is reviewed and if there are safety concerns, we will WORK WITH the students to fix them • We then confer with Insurance and the right people for the final “Stamp of Approval” • YOU can help! Brainstorm with the students to give them different perspectives! *Please email Pat or Craig for a copy of the safety template

  25. Entertainment • MIT does not want students renting/buying water slides, climbing walls, bungee jumps or inflatable pools • Moon bounces are usually OK, provided the company sends someone to provide supervision • Preferred vendor is Party People Inc.

  26. Propane • Cambridge Fire no longer requires a fire detail or permit, but MIT is still following internal procedures • MIT plumber should be looking at connections for leaks • No indoor use or storage • Recommend staying with charcoal

  27. Important Contacts MIT Police 617-253-1212 or dial 100 from campus phone Security & Emergency Management Office (617) 258-7366 or 8-7366 Environment, Health & Safety Office (617) 452-3477 or 2-3477

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