The Safety Observer Page 7
Do you know what's inside your laboratory?
According to the US Fire Administration (USFA), each year more than 4,000 Americans die and approximately 20,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented. Although prevention is the key, it is just as important to understand what you should do if you everRACE flame logo encounter a fire. Here at UIC we follow and promote the RACE and PASS procedures when there is a fire. RACE stands for:

If you discover or suspect a fire:

  • Rescue anyone in immediate danger of the fire.

  • Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station (in buildings not equipped with interior fire alarm, give vocal warnings to occupants) and call 6-FIRE on campus phone (312-996-FIRE on outside phone).

  • Confine the fire by closing doors (do not lock) and windows.

  • Evacuate to an area of refuge.

You should know:

  • the location of alarm boxes and the nearest emergency exit.

  • the location of fire extinguishers and their use.

  • the name and number of the building you are in.
PASS extinguisher logoPASS stands for:
Here’s how you work a portable fire extinguisher:

Pull. The pin, release a lock latch, or press a puncture lever.
Aim the extinguisher nozzle, horn, or hose at the base of the fire.
Squeeze or press the handle
Sweep from side to side in most cases, but extinguishing techniques

Questions/situations regarding fire safety should be brought to the attention of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, ext. 3-3706

 

 

Environmental Health and Safety Office
Clinical Sciences North, Room 339
820 S. Wood St. (MC 932)
Chicago, IL 60612-7314

Radiation Safety Section 312-996-7429
Health and Safety Section 312-996-7411
Emergency: 312-966-7233 (6-SAFE)

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