Where are the Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) located?
East stairwell - elevator side - up first set of stairs up on wall and in CareerCenter near exit
Why shouldn't we hold the door open for someone when entering a door requiring badge access?
We cannot know if the person is a SOM employee in good standing.
Who is the Director of Facilities?
Todd Cummings
Who can I contact for confidential support if I am feeling overwhelmed and/or stressed?
The best way to prevent fires is through good housekeeping practices.
True
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Name the three main exits to get outside from the DOL side of the building.
Front and back main entrance/exits and hallway near DOL employee restrooms.
Describe the process for transferring a customer/client to the Crisis Helpline.
STAY CALM
Look at your phone display, write down the caller’s number in case you are disconnected and for use later.
Write down caller’s first and last name
State to caller: “I will find someone to help you.”
Transfer call immediately to conference
Do NOT announce you are putting them on hold
Call 1-888-568-1112 (Maine crisis helpline)
Identify Yourself to Crisis Helpline Operator
State your name, your position title, and the function you perform.
State: “I have a person on a telephone line who has ....”
Provide the caller’s phone number and town from which they are calling
Provide caller’s first and last name
Inform the Crisis Helpline operator that you are transferring the person and do so.
What is the name of the Cleaning Company?
Consistency Cleaning - new contract as of July 2025
What should I do if I receive a suspicious piece of mail?
Managing Suspicious Mail:
All work-related injuries must be reported to one's supervisor within 24 hours.
True
Where are the 3 fire extinguishers on the DOL side of the building?
Kitchen/Break Room
Hallway exit/entrance by DOL employee restrooms
Reception area in Career Center
When and how would we activate a panic/security alarm?
Activate the panic/security alarm when there is imminent danger of physical violence.
When a client/customer is in danger of hurting themselves or others AND a supervisor cannot be located.
To Activate the Alarm:
What is the number for the Statewide Crisis Helpline?
Statewide Crisis Helpline 1-888-568-1112
What should I do to prevent and/or report an incidence of workplace violence?
Prevention
Reporting Violence
Immediate cleaning should be started by an employee who finds blood or vomit in a common area.
False
Where is the Fire Alarm Pull box? When should it be activated?
In hallway near DOL employee restrooms near exit/entrance door. Activate if there is a fire on your way out of the building.
Identify at least 5 warning signs of workplace violence.
Warning Signs
Name the Portland CORE Team members and when they should be contacted.
Robert Klaiber - BES
Krista Campbell - BES
Tim Small - DBVI
Terry Morrell - DVR
Kim Desso - DVR
Contact when there is a facilities issue, safety or security concern.
How should I manage a serious medical emergency?
The number we must dial to get an outside line is 4.
False: 9
Describe spaces on the DOL side of the building that might be used as Safe Rooms.
DBVI closet - requires code to enter
Mail/Copier room in VR area
Kitchen/Break Room
Explain the 3 options we have in the case of an Active Shooter.
Run - Hide - Fight
Exit building, call 911, let supervisor know where you are
Hide in a safe space that can be barricaded, lights off, remain silent
Fight - commit to your actions
Name the DOL Safety/Fire Wardens.
Rob Klaiber - BES
Gartay Yekeh - BRS
Dawn Langworthy - BRS
Shaun Nixon - BRS
Kim Desso - BRS
What should I do if there is a fire emergency?
It is the safety/fire warden's responsibility to assist with evacuating individuals from the building in an emergency.
True