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In Case of Fire

1. Remain calm Do not shout Fire.
2. Rescue: Rescue personnel who are in immediate danger. This step is usually performed simultaneously with step 3 Alarm.
3. Alarm: Sound the alarm Dial 5555 and inform operator of exact location of fire.
4. Contain: Close doors and windows to isolate fire and smoke from rest of the building.
5. Evacuate: Evacuate the building using the nearest exit (Do not use elevators). Do not reenter the building until the alarm is silenced and you are told that it is safe to reenter.
6. Extinguish: You may fight the fire if you have been trained to do so, your exit is assured and that the alarm has been sounded.
7. Once the ERT / Beirut Fire Brigade arrive, they will be in charge until they declare the area safe and leave the scene.
   

Hazardous Materials Emergencies

Chemical, biological, and radioactive materials are present in laboratories. If a hazardous material is spilled or released the following precautions or actions are recommended:

If you are unsure about the danger of the material

1. Do not approach the spill and avoid contact with the material. Avoid breathing gases, fumes or smoke that may be generated. Vapours may be harmful even if there is no odor.
2. If others may be in danger, activate alarm or inform personnel to evacuate the area. Close doors to contain the area of the spill.
3. From a safe location call the EHS&RM x 2360 (during working hours) or the protection office x 2400 (24 hours/day), describe the nature of the emergency.
4. Stay in a safe area in the vicinity so that you can assist emergency response personnel.

If you are certain that the spill or leak poses no immediate danger or personal injury report it as in 3 above and

1. Use absorbent material to keep the contamination from spreading or entering drains. Absorbents such as sand, vermiculite, towel papers etc may be used.
2. Working from the outside in collect the spilled material using a shovel or dust pan place the spilled material inside a plastic bag or container.
3. EHS&RM personnel will advise on further actions.

If the spill is in a lab, shop, or chemical storeroom

1. Evacuate all personnel from the room.
2. Be sure hood/local exhaust is on.
3. If flammable liquids are spilled, disconnect the electricity to sources of ignition if possible.
4. Call EHS&RM at ext. 2360 to request additional assistance if you cannot manage the clean up yourself.

If spill is in a corridor or other public passageway

1. Evacuate all people from the area. Close off area to keep others out.
2. Call the EHS&RM at ext. 2360.
3. Call Physical Plant at ext. 2015 to request to have the air system in the area shut down (to prevent contamination of other areas) and to request additional assistance.