Content Comparison

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• http://www.purdue.edu/emergency_preparedness
• http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/pdf/safety_handbook.pdf
• http://www.purdue.edu/policies/pages/human_resources/c_35.html

Fire

In case of fire, clear the office(s) of all people, close and lock the office door(s), and exit the building.  Call the fire department (911) from a phone in a different building if they have not been called already.         

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• Next to the center pillar in G68.
• In the center of the rear room (G68-B)
• Next to the refrigerator in the Conference Room

Tornado     

A tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for tornado formation.  Be aware that there is a possibility of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.  Listen to a radio or television and watch and listen for tornadoes.

A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted or detected and may be approaching. Take shelter immediately (see “When Taking Shelter” below).

Warning Signals

• Outdoor sirens will sound for a period in excess of two minutes.
• A voice message will be broadcast over WBAA, the University television antenna system and other local radio and television stations.

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When taking shelter inside a reinforced concrete building (as are most campus buildings), evacuate the top floors and stay away from windows and other glass areas.  Avoid auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other areas with wide span roofs, as well as wood framed buildings.  If time does not allow you to get inside, lie flat in the nearest depression, ditch, or ravine.

Building Evacuations

In case of a building evacuation due to fire, safety concern, or other incident, the following guidelines should be followed to insure a safe and responsive handling.

1. Log out of all phones, if currently on a call explain to the customer that emergency circumstances have forced us to temporarily close.
2. Locate the key ring at the Point station.
   1. Make sure everybody is out of the CSC.  Close and lock the doors.
   2. Make sure everybody is out of HSSE. Close and lock the doors.
   3. Go to the back dock of the Stewart Center.  If that area is deemed to be unsafe, proceed to a different location as indicated by a Manager, Specialist, or emergency personnel.
   4. From there, call the Infrastructure Operations Center (49-67272) to inform them of the evacuation and that calls may opt to be transferred to the IOC.
   5. Change the Night voice mail message to reflect the situation:
      1. Dial 49-40553.
      2. Dial 1224000#, when prompted for a pass code, dial 4000#.
      3. Press 8  2 1 to change User Options.
      4. Press 5 to change greeting.
      5. Record:  “Thank you for calling the ITaP Customer Service Center. Due to an emergency beyond our control, we are unable to take your call at this time. Please leave your name, telephone number, and a brief description of your request and we will return your call as soon as possible. If you are calling to report a system outage, please press zero now to be transferred to the Infrastructure Operations Center. Thank you.”
      6. Press # when finished recording message.
      7. Hang up to exit the system, the recording is saved automatically.

SevereThunderstorms

The National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm watches and warnings. Remember that tornadoes are spawned from severe thunderstorms.

Siren Testing

The “Tornado Warning” sirens are tested at 11 AM on the first Saturday of every month except on days of Purdue Home Football Games and during periods of adverse weather conditions.

Power Outage

If a power outage occurs and the lights remain out, the whole staff should collect at the front desk in G68.  Close and lock the HSSE doors and contact a manager for further instructions.

Bomb Threats

Call the Purdue Police Department (call 911).

Do not delete the e-mail or voicemail.  An officer will come to your location to gather additional information.

Hazardous Materials

You should review a booklet entitled “Understanding the Hazard Communication Standard” (known as the HazMat booklet) on your hire date. This HazMat booklet describes your rights and responsibilities with regards to hazardous materials deployed in the workplace. You should familiarize yourself with its contents and refer to the booklet whenever you have questions or concerns about hazardous materials.

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