Evacuation Routes
If you are at your work station in Donna and Esme's group when the fire alarm goes off, what door should you evacuate out of?
If you are physically in the yellow group work area, you should evacuate through the garage door exit.
True or False: If the fire alarm is going off, you should go to your locker to get your phone before evacuating.
False! You should never stop at your locker to get your phone or any other belongings when a fire alarm sounds. The only priority is to evacuate immediately, as you may have only seconds to escape.
What is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire?
A) Try to put it out with a fire extinguisher.
B) Go back to your locker to get your personal items.
C) Pull the fire alarm and evacuate.
D) Open a window.
C) Pull the fire alarm and evacuate.
What does "Code Blue" mean? What should you do when you hear a "Code Blue" called?
'Code Blue' means someone needs medical attention. If you see someone who needs medical attention, you can pull the red cord to alert staff. Clear the area so EH Staff and medical professionals can do their jobs. Do not crowd the person.
If you are at your work station in Genevieve's group when the fire alarm goes off, what door should you evacuate out of?
If you are physically in the blue group work area, you should evacuate through the automatic client door (by Madison's office).
True or False: You can talk quietly with your friend next to you while your Supervisor is doing attendance.
False! Please stay quiet after you have evacuated and while your supervisor is taking attendance. It's important that Employment Horizons staff can hear the walkie-talkie and participants' responses during emergency evacuations.
What is the main purpose of a workplace emergency evacuation plan?
A) To satisfy a government inspector.
B) To know where to hide during a fire.
C) To prevent fires and ensure safe evacuation, reducing injury or loss of life.
D) To teach employees how to be firefighters.
C) To prevent fires and ensure safe evacuation, reducing injury or loss of life.
What does "Code Lock Down" mean? What should you do when you hear a "Code Lock Down" called?
“Code Lock Down” means all outside doors are locked. If there is a dangerous or threatening situation outside, EH staff will lock the doors to help keep everyone safe inside. Once the doors are locked, everyone should move away from entrances and go to their assigned secure areas. Stay calm, stay quiet, and follow staff instructions. EH staff will monitor the situation and decide if any additional emergency procedures are needed.
If you are at your work station in Kathy's group when the fire alarm goes off, what door should you evacuate out of?
If you are physically in the blue group's area when the fire alarm goes off, you should evacuate through the garage door.
True or False: If you are in the bathroom when the fire alarm goes off, you should immediately evacuate.
True! While it is tempting to finish in the bathroom, every second counts during a fire. Stop what you are doing and immediately evacuate.
What should you do if your clothes catch fire?
A) Run to the nearest exit.
B) Stop, drop, and roll.
C) Try to blow out the flames.
D) Wave your arms.
B) Stop, drop, and roll.
What does "Code Red" mean? What should you do when you hear a "Code Red" called?
A “Code Red” means there is a dangerous situation involving a participant or another person inside the building. If you are in the room where the situation is happening, calmly leave the room right away. Your safety is the most important thing. Staff need space to safely handle the situation. You do not need to stand nearby or watch what is happening. Find an available EH staff member and ask where you should wait until the situation is over.
If you are at your work station in Jeannie and Mary's group when the fire alarm goes off, what door should you evacuate out of?
True or False: You can use the elevator to quickly get to the first floor during an evacuation.
Do not use the elevator during an emergency evacuation. If possible, use the stairs to safely get to the first floor and exit the building.
The preferred method of using a fire extinguisher goes by acronym PASS. What does PASS stand for?
A) Plunge, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
B) Pull, Aim, Shoot, Stay
C) Plunge, Address, Shoot, Sweep
D) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
D) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What does "Shelter in Place, Go To Your Assigned Location" mean? What should you do when you hear a "Shelter in Place" called?
“Shelter in Place, Go To Your Assigned Location” is announced when there is severe weather or another dangerous emergency. When you hear this announcement, go calmly to your assigned location right away. Stay quiet so you can hear instructions from your supervisor. Stay away from windows and doors for safety. Remain in your assigned area until staff say it is safe to leave.
Review and discuss the assigned shelter locations for each group.
If you are in the cafeteria when the fire alarm goes off, what door should you evacuate out of?
If you are in the cafeteria when the fire alarm goes off, you should evacuate through the front door and find any Employment Horizons staff member to tell them you have evacuated.
True or False: Even when there are no signs of a fire, you should respond to every fire alarm as if it were real.
True! You should treat every fire alarm as a real emergency, even if you do not see or smell smoke, because fire or toxic gases may already be present elsewhere in the building.
What should you do if you see a fire danger while at Employment Horizons, like matches or a space heater left on?
A) Ignore it.
B) Unplug the space heater.
C) Tell an Employment Horizons staff immediately.
D) Pull the fire alarm.
C) Tell an Employment Horizons staff immediately.
What is the most important things to remember during a emergency evacuation or drill?
Name tags, be quiet, follow instructions.