General Guidelines
1. Keep all exit corridors and hallways clear of obstructions and/or debris.
2. Turn off electric or heat producing equipment such as automatic coffee pots when not in use.
An automatic timer can be used for this purpose.
3. Trash receptacles should be metal or FM/UL approved plastic. Containers located in hallways and
exit corridors must be covered or equipped with a self-extinguishing lid assembly. All trash
containers of 20 gallons or greater capacity must be provided with covers. All recycling containers
not meeting the above noted requirements must be approved by OEHS prior to purchase.
Exception: Oily waste containers must be FM/UL approved (metal construction with self-closing lid).
4. A holiday decorations policy has been established by the OEHS. A copy of this policy is
distributed to all departments as a reminder every November.
5. Use only metal or approved plastic ashtrays. Don't dispose of cigarettes in trash receptacles.
6. Don't smoke in areas where oxygen, flammable and comustible liquids and gases are in use.
7. A welding permit must be obtained through the OEHS prior to commencement of any welding or
hot work operation.
Smoking Policy
OEHS supports only a full ban on smoking in Tulane's buildings and provision of adequately designed smoking rooms, smoking shelters, or covered outdoor areas for smoking purposes.
* Ventilation in many of Tulane's buildings is not designed to contain smoke in a closed office. Corridor air return is used in many buildings and smoke from private offices migrates down corridors to air handling units.
* Any special smoking rooms must be provided with a full 100% exhaust air system or provided with a properly engineered, designed, and sized smoke removal unit so as to place the room under negative pressure. If possible, the smoking permitted area could be in a place out of doors.
* Smoking in individual offices should not be allowed.
Fire Emergency
1. Preplan your response to a fire emergency. Know where the nearest fire alarm, extinguisher, and
fire exit stairwells are located.
2. If you discover a fire...
Evaluate the situation.
Secure the immediate area by removing personnel.
Close door(s) to the room or area.
Activate the building fire alarm.
Phone 988-5555/ext.55555 downtown, or 865-5200/ext. 5200 uptown, or Primate Center 985-871-6411 and state the exact location of the fire.
Extinguish the fire as appropriate.
3. Remember P.A.S.S., when using an extinguisher:
Pull the pin.
Aim nozzle at base of the fire.
Squeeze the handle, and
Sweep from side to side.
Be sure to use the properly rated extinguisher for the type of fire involved.
Type A - for use on wood, paper, cloth, and trash fires.
DO NOT use on electrical or burning liquid fires.
Type B - for use on paint, oil, grease, and flammable liquids.
Type C - for use on electrical fires.
4. Before entering fire room, feel the closed door with the back of your hand. If it is warm or hot to the
touch, then do not open the door. Assist with evacuation and/or other functions. If the door is not
warm or hot, then slowly open the door and extinguish the fire by applying the extinguishing agent
at the base of the fire. Also, do not enter the room if it is filled with smoke, and never let the fire
come between you and the door.
5. If you hear the fire alarm...
Standby for evacuation orders if the building is equipped with a public address system. If there's no PA system, don't delay, evacuate the building immediately.
Use the nearest stairwell to exit the building.
Once outside, stay at least 100 feet from the building and do not interfere with fire department personnel and equipment.
Do not re-enter the building until an "All Clear" is issued by Tulane Police or Fire Department officials.
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