The State Fire Marshal will be starting its annual inspection today, Monday, Oct. 6. Please take the time to review the fire safety checklist below.
Check your usage of electrical cords:
- Extension cords must be plugged directly into an outlet, not into another extension cord or power strip
- Make sure outlets are not overloaded
- If you are not sure if a circuit is overloaded, or if you need additional electrical service, contact Physical Plant
- Report all damaged cords on electrical equipment to your supervisor or Physical Plant
- Don’t use household type extension cords on campus, they are usually not adequate to carry the load
- Keep exits, exit pathways and all emergency equipment clear and unobstructed
- Materials should not be stored in stairwells; materials cannot be stacked any closer than 24 inches to the ceiling.
- Do not store furnishings/materials in basement hallways, electrical or mechanical rooms – call Physical Plant to have unneeded materials/furnishings properly stored or disposed.
- Offices, storage areas, shops, labs and other work areas should be neat and orderly and chemicals should be stored in labeled, closed containers in the appropriate location.
- Access to electrical, mechanical and emergency equipment should be kept clear at all times (electrical panel boxes, mechanical rooms, sprinkler controls, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, etc.)
- Keep fire doors closed as much as possible
- Do not park vehicles in any marked fire lane
- Missing ceiling tiles should be put back in place or reported to Physical Plant
- Exit signs or emergency lights without illumination should be reported to Physical Plant
Questions/comments please contact:
Laurie Vivekanand, l.vivekanand@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-7163
Maxine Ortiz, m.ortiz@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-7787
Published: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:32:25 +0000 by e.bryant