PACE-IT: Introduction to Safety Practices (part 2)

Introduction to safety practices II.

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Introduction to safety practices II.PACE-IT.

– The MSDS (material safety data sheet).

– Emergency preparations.

The MSDS (material safety data sheet).Introduction to safety practices II.

Part of any safety first approach to a safe work environment includes knowing what hazards are present in the workplace.

Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) contain safety information on materials and chemicals found in the workplace. An MSDS will contain all known health issues associated with a particular material. It also outlines what protective measures must be taken to reduce risks from exposure and what actions must be taken if the chemical is ingested.

The MSDS will also detail the physical properties of the material (e.g., the flash point and the boiling point of a chemical) and the proper steps to take when disposing of it. Each workplace will have its own set of MSDSs, as each workplace is different.

The MSDS (material safety data sheet).Introduction to safety practices II.

Emergency preparations.Introduction to safety practices II.

Part of any safety first approach to a safe work environment includes preparing for various types of emergencies.

These preparations should be detailed in a set of emergency procedure documents. The procedures should contain escape plans, including where employees will meet to ensure that all are accounted for, information on the type(s) of fire suppression systems that are present, as well as what steps have been taken to increase the day-to-day safety in the workplace.



– Building layout considerations:» All walls should have a minimum two-hour fire rating.

• This is the amount of time it takes for a fire to burn through the wall.

» Exterior doors and other secure doors must be designed to resist forcible entry.

• The doorways should also be designed to be able to handle the amount of expected traffic in an emergency.

» Fire suppression systems should be appropriate for the types of assets they are protecting.

• A wet pipe system is not appropriate for a server room or data center. However, a Halon system may not be the correct one for an open cubicle area.

» Backup power should also be incorporated into the building layout.

• Not all areas are going to require backup power, but for some it is going to be essential.


– Escape plans.» Each area or room should have an escape plan map

posted in a prominent area (ideally, by the main access doorway into that area) that shows the preferred route out of the facility.

• The map should also include the meeting area outside of the danger zone; this allows for supervisors or managers to account for all personnel.

– Safety or emergency exits.» Should be clearly marked.

• Should also be well lit, with independent battery power sources.

» Should be wide enough to handle the expected traffic.» Should always be kept clear of obstructions.


– Fail open or fail close.» What happens to doors with electronic locks when the

power is out needs to be considered.• Fail close: the locks engage—suitable for keeping

secure areas secure in an emergency.• Fail open: the locks disengage—suitable for non-

secure areas, or for areas where two-way traffic is going to occur in an emergency.

» In many facilities, fail close type fire doors are used. The doors are kept in an open position—kept open by electromagnets. Once the fire alarm has been tripped or the power is cut, the doors close.

• They usually do not lock when closed, but are used to help slow the spread of fire or other dangers.

– Emergency alert systems.» All facilities should have an emergency alert system

installed; it is usually required by local building codes.• Combinations of sound and light have proven to be

effective.» In some situations, it may be advisable to connect the

facility to the national Emergency Alert System.

What was covered.Introduction to safety practices II.

An MSDS contains information on a chemical or material found in the workplace. It details the known hazards of the items, steps necessary to prevent exposure, the steps to take in case of exposure or ingestion, the physical properties (e.g., flash point and boiling point), and the proper method of disposal. Each workplace will have its own set of MSDSs.

Topic

The MSDS (material safety data sheet).

Summary

Part of any safety first approach is to prepare for various types of emergencies. Part of the preparation begins with the building layout (e.g., exterior doors need to be designed to resist forced entry). Escape plans should be posted in all areas. The plans should also show where employees are supposed to meet outside the danger zone. Safety exits need to be clearly marked and be sufficient for the expected traffic. Thought needs to go into whether a door with electronic locks will fail open or fail close. All facilities should have an emergency alert system.

Emergency preparations.

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PACE-IT: Introduction to Safety Practices (part 2)

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