Word Search Puzzle- fire.pdf

Fire Prevention & Safety Checklist

v  The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards.

v  Sixty-five percent of home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms.

v  During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives.

Be Red Cross Ready

v  If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL for help.

v  Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Test them every month and replace the batteries at least once a year.

v  Talk with all household members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.

Additional information: http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=5e06a5f0f013b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD

Housekeeping 

v  Keep clutter out of halls, lobbies, alleys, and other public areas.

v  Keep waste paper, empty boxes, dirty rags, cleaning supplies, and other combustibles out of exits, storage areas and stairways.

Wiring  

v  Replace any cracked, frayed or damaged electrical cord.

v  Never run extension cords across doorways or where they can be stepped on or pinched or run over by chairs or other furniture.

v  Do not plug extension cords into each other and avoid plugging more than one extension cord into an outlet.

v  Be sure to use an appropriate extension cord for the appliance being used.

Equipment and Appliances  

v  Leave space for air to circulate around heaters and other heat-producing equipment, such as copy machines, coffeemakers, and computers.

v  Keep appliances away from anything that might catch fire.

v  Do not stack books or papers on top of computer monitors.

Employees should

v  Count the doors or desks between their work areas and the nearest exit.

v  During a fire, employees may have to find their way out in the dark.

v  Learn the location of alternative exits from their work areas in case the primary exit is blocked by smoke.

v  Know the location of the nearest fire alarm and how to use it so co-workers can be alerted to the fire.

If Fire Strikes 

v  Sound the alarm and call the fire department immediately, no matter how small the fire appears to be.

v  Leave the area quickly, closing doors as you go to contain the fire and smoke.

v  If you encounter smoke or flame during your escape, use an alternative exit. Heat and smoke rise, leaving cleaner, cooler air near the floor. If you must exit through smoke, crawl on your hands and knees, keeping your head 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 centimeters) above the floor.

v  Test doors before you open them. Kneeling or crouching at the door, reach up as high as you can and touch the door, the knob, and the space between the door and its frame with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, use another escape route. If the door is cool, open it slowly.

v  Once outside, move away from the building. Never go back inside the building until the fire department says you may go back in.

Additional Information:

http://www.abcofire.com/2011/04/office-fire-safety-tips-stay-calm/ 

http://www.compliance.gov/forms-pubs/publications/bulletins/bulletin_fire_feb2007.pdf

http://www.discoverdixon.org/fire-department/office-building-fire-safety.html

safety-medical-emergencies-cryptogram.pdf

Today we wrap up Safety Week by reviewing how to respond to a medical emergency. Visit the Library Safety Essentials wiki page anytime to refresh your knowledge of emergency response procedures.

Responding to a Medical Emergency

The basics

1. Call 9-1-1
2. Keep victim still, comfortable, and safe
3. Provide first aid if trained
4. Send someone to meet ambulance

The basics PLUS

1. Remain calm and call 9-1-1. Use a cell phone, office phone, black campus phone in the avenue, or red emergency phone in the stairwell. Give the operator your name, location, and phone number, and provide as much information as you can about the victim and the injury or illness.
2. Do not move the victim, unless it is dangerous for the person to stay there. Keep the victim as calm and comfortable as possible.
3. Provide first aid, or start CPR when necessary, if you have been trained in the proper techniques. (See below for more information about training.)
4. Stay with the victim until medical assistance arrives. Send someone to meet the ambulance and guide the emergency responders to the scene.

So, how do you recognize a medical emergency in the first place? MedlinePlus offers a summary of warning signs. 

Red Cross workers with regimental dogs in World War I

National Library of Scotland on Flickr

Training in First Aid and CPR/AED

Excellent turnout for the in-house first aid and CPR/AED training this week! If you were not able to attend and are still interested, you can take advantage of the classes offered throughout the year at Dixon Recreation Center. You’ll find training instructions and links on the Safety wiki. Simply approach your supervisor for permission, find a session to attend, and register directly with Recreation Services. After class, share a copy of your certification record with the Safety Committee to join the list of certified staff.

Congratulations to Kristin Swetland of the Teaching and Engagement Department for being the first (who hadn’t previously won) to finish the word search yesterday. Today you are challenged to crack the cryptogram (attached)! And you are invited to submit answers to any of the puzzles by 5 PM today to enter the raffle.

Thanks to everyone for participating in Safety Week at The Valley Library

The Valley Library Safety Committee