                             SUBMITTED BY
                               KEN SOBEL
                         SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR
                          CITY OF LOS ANGELES
                            (213) 485-4691

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The following chapter from the City of Los Angeles Safety Manual is
a draft.  It has been submitted so that others may utilize the
information in helping to meet the requirements of the Written
Injury and Illness Prevention Program required by Senate Bill 198
and the expanded General Industry Safety Order 3203.
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                                                             Chapter 9






RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of departmental managers to ensure that an
Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plan exists for each work
location.  The Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plan shall be
in writing and shall cover those designated actions supervisors and
employees must take to ensure everyone's safety in the case of fire
and other emergencies.

The following minimum elements shall be included in the plan:

      1.   Emergency escape procedures and emergency escape route
           assignments;

      2.   Procedures to be followed by all employees who remain to
           perform critical plant operations before they evacuate;

      3.   Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation
           has been completed;

      4.   Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to
           perform them;

      5.   Proper means of reporting fires and other emergencies;

      6.   Names of persons or departments who can be contacted for
           further information or explanation of duties under the
           Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plan.

TRAINING

Before implementing the emergency action plan, management shall
designate and train a sufficient number of persons to assist in the
safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees.  Management
shall also advise employees of their responsibilities under the
plan at the following times:

      1.   Initially, when the plan is developed; and

      2.   Whenever the employee's responsibilities or designated
           actions under the plan change.

      3.   Upon initial assignment, the supervisor shall review with
           each employee those parts of the plan which the employee
           must know to protect the employee in the event of an
           emergency.

The written plans shall be kept at the workplace and be made
available for employee review.  A sample Emergency Action and Fire
Prevention Plan has been included in this chapter.  In addition,
the City telephone book provides useful information on how to
handle various emergencies.
                       SAMPLE EMERGENCY ACTION
                       AND FIRE PREVENTION PLAN

                             PRE-EMERGENCY


     FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE EMERGENCY ACTION AND FIRE
      PREVENTION PLAN FOR YOUR BUILDING OR WORK AREA.

     FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE STAIRWAY LOCATIONS IN THE BUILD-
      ING AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE STAIRWAYS OR EXITS SERVING YOUR
      FLOOR.

     HAVE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS CLEARLY POSTED.

     DO NOT PROP OR WEDGE STAIRWELL DOORS IN THE OPEN POSITION AT
      ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON.

     REPORT AND/OR CORRECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS IN YOUR WORK AREA.

     REPORT ALL FIRES, NO MATTER HOW SMALL.

     SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING ANY UNIQUE EVACUATION OR
      SAFETY PROBLEMS IN YOUR WORK AREA TO YOUR FLOOR WARDEN OR
      SUPERVISOR.


                                 FIRE


PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN A FIRE IS INSIDE YOUR WORKPLACE

     CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT #__________ AND SECURITY #__________.

           1.   GIVE YOUR LOCATION.  INCLUDE THE BUILDING ADDRESS,
                FLOOR, ROOM NUMBER, ETC.

           2.   DESCRIBE THE SITUATION (SMELL OR SMOKE, EXTENT OF
                FIRE, WHAT IS BURNING).

     NOTIFY YOUR FLOOR WARDEN #___________.

     ALERT OTHERS IN THE AREA - ACTIVATE THE FIRE ALARM.

     STAY CALM.  DO NOT PANIC.IF YOU CANNOT SAFELY EXTINGUISH THE FIRE:

           1.   EVACUATE THE AREA.

           2.   CLOSE ALL DOORS AS YOU LEAVE, BUT DO NOT LOCK THEM. 
                TURN OFF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES OR DEVICES WHEN
                POSSIBLE.  LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON.

           3.   WALK TO THE CLOSEST SAFE STAIRWAY OR EXIT - DO NOT
                PROP OR WEDGE STAIRWELL DOORS OPEN.

           4.   IF THERE IS SMOKE PRESENT, STAY LOW.

           5.   DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS!  USE STAIRWAYS.

           6.   IN A HIGH-RISE BUILDING, WALK DOWN AT LEAST THREE
                FLOORS BELOW THE FIRE BEFORE LEAVING THE STAIRWAY. 
                IF IT IS NOT SAFE TO GO DOWN, GO UP AT LEAST THREE
                FLOORS ABOVE THE FIRE FLOOR.

           7.   FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF FLOOR EVACUATION PERSONNEL
                AND LISTEN FOR ANY PUBLIC ADDRESS INSTRUCTIONS.


PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN FIRE IS OUTSIDE YOUR WORKPLACE

     FEEL THE DOOR - IF IT IS HOT, DO NOT OPEN IT.

           1.   CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT #_______ AND SECURITY
                #_______ AND TELL THEM YOUR SITUATION AND EXACT
                LOCATION IN THE BUILDING.

           2.   PLACE CLOTH MATERIAL ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR
                TO KEEP OUT SMOKE.

           3.   RETREAT - CLOSE AS MANY DOORS BETWEEN YOU AND THE
                FIRE AS POSSIBLE.

     IF THE DOOR IS NOT HOT, OPEN IT CAUTIOUSLY.  STAND BEHIND THE
      DOOR AND BE PREPARED TO CLOSE IT FAST.

     IF A SAFE STAIRWELL OR EXIT CAN BE REACHED, FOLLOW THE EXIT
      PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE.EVACUATION

In the City of Los Angeles, the total evacuation of a high-rise
building is seldom necessary.  Usually, the evacuation of five
floors including the fire floor and the two floors above and below
is all that is required.  Evacuate additional floors only if your
personal safety is endangered or when directed by Fire Department
or Evacuation Team personnel.

If an evacuation is required, respond in a calm and orderly manner. 
Follow the directions of Evacuation Team personnel and listen for
any public address instructions.  You will normally be directed to
evacuate downward at least three floors below the fire floor.  If
the stairwell door is locked, continue downward to the nearest
unlocked door and exit to the interior corridors of that floor.

If fire or smoke blocks your descent, evacuate upwards at least
three floors above the fire floor to the nearest unlocked door.  If
you have been instructed to evacuate onto the roof, move away from
the exit door and stay clear of any helicopter landing site.  Face
away from any approaching helicopter and listen for instructions
before attempting to board.  Do not approach a helicopter from the
rear.


                           STAIRWELL SAFETY

     MOVE QUICKLY, BUT DO NOT RUN.

     IF NECESSARY, REMOVE HIGH HEELED SHOES.

     DESCEND IN SINGLE FILE, GRASPING THE INSIDE HANDRAIL.  MOVE TO
      THE RIGHT TO MAKE ROOM FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.

     ALLOW ROOM FOR THE ALTERNATE ENTRY OF OTHER PERSONS INTO THE
      STAIRWELL, BUT DO NOT IMPEDE THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC.

     PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR HANDICAPPED OR SLOW MOVING PEOPLE.

     TREAT ALL INJURIES AT THE NEAREST SAFE STAIRWELL LANDING, NOT
      ON THE STAIRS.

                             EARTHQUAKE


DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

     STAY INSIDE OF THE BUILDING.

     STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS, TEMPORARY WALLS AND CABINETS.

     GET UNDER A SOLID DESK OR TABLE, OR BRACE YOURSELF WITHIN A
      PERMANENT DOORWAY.

     FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR FLOOR WARDEN OR SUPERVISOR.

     IF YOU ARE IN AN ELEVATOR, EXIT AS SOON AS DOORS OPEN.


AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE

     REMAIN PROTECTED FOR A FEW MINUTES, AFTERSHOCKS MAY FOLLOW
      IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE INITIAL TEMBLOR.

     YOUR FLOOR WARDEN OR SUPERVISOR WILL LEAD AN EVACUATION. IF
      NECESSARY, WAIT UNTIL THE SAFETY OF EVACUATION ROUTES HAVE
      BEEN EVALUATED.  LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

     DO NOT PANIC.  EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.

     IF AN EARTHQUAKE OR ITS AFTERSHOCKS RESULT IN FIRE OR INJU-
      RIES, FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES FOR THE SPECIFIC
      SITUATION.

     USE THE TELEPHONE FOR EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY.


                             BOMB THREAT


     LISTEN CAREFULLY FOR DESCRIPTIVE VOICE TRAITS.  NOTICE THE
      TIME AND ANY BACKGROUND NOISES.  ASK WHERE THE BOMB IS AND
      WHEN WILL IT GO OFF.  IF POSSIBLE, WRITE DOWN ALL INFORMATION
      (USE THE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST AVAILABLE FROM THE FLOOR
      WARDENS).
  
      REPORT THE EXACT MESSAGE TO:

           1.   FLOOR WARDEN, ASSISTANT FLOOR WARDEN OR SUPERVISOR.

           2.   SECURITY #_____________.

           3.   POLICE #_______________.


SUSPECTED BOMB

     DO NOT TOUCH OR HANDLE THE OBJECT.

     NOTIFY

           1.   FLOOR WARDEN, ASSISTANT FLOOR WARDEN OR SUPERVISOR.

           2.   SECURITY #_____________.

           3.   POLICE #______________.

     ISOLATE THE AREA.

     EVACUATE WHEN SO INSTRUCTED.

                          MEDICAL EMERGENCY


     DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.

     NOTIFY EMERGENCY AMBULANCE #______________.

     NOTIFY SECURITY #_______________.

     WHAT TO SAY:

           1.   DESCRIBE THE VICTIM'S CONDITION AS BEST YOU CAN,
                I.E., BURNED, BLEEDING, BROKEN BONES, UNCONSCIOUS,
                ETC.

           2.   GIVE THE VICTIM'S EXACT LOCATION IN THE BUILDING
                (ROOM NUMBER, FLOOR) AND THE BUILDING'S STREET
                ADDRESS.

           3.   GIVE YOUR NAME AND THE PHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH YOU
                ARE CALLING.  DO NOT HANG UP!  LET EMERGENCY
                PERSONNEL END THE CONVERSATION.  THEY MAY HAVE
                SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ON WHAT TO DO UNTIL HELP
                ARRIVES.

     ADMINISTER FIRST AID.  FOLLOW RED CROSS FIRST AID PROCEDURES. 
      MAKE THE VICTIM AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE.

     ASSIGN SOMEONE TO HOLD AN ELEVATOR AT THE GROUND FLOOR ENTRY
      LEVEL FOR USE BY EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.CIVIL DISORDER


     NOTIFY FLOOR WARDEN, ASSISTANT FLOOR WARDEN OR SUPERVISOR.

      NOTIFY:   SECURITY #______________ 

                POLICE DEPARTMENT #______________.

     REMAIN DETACHED FROM ANY DEMONSTRATIONS.

     EVACUATE IF SO INSTRUCTED.


                           STALLED ELEVATOR


IF YOUR ARE IN AN ELEVATOR AND IT STOPS BETWEEN FLOORS:

     REMAIN CALM.  CHECK THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH AND ENSURE THAT
      IT IS IN THE "RUN" POSITION.  PUSH ANOTHER FLOOR BUTTON.


     IF THE ELEVATOR REMAINS STALLED, USE THE TELEPHONE TO REPORT
      THE PROBLEM.  GIVE YOUR CAR NUMBER (POSTED ABOVE THE TELE-
      PHONE), LOCATION BETWEEN FLOORS AND YOUR DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
      BEFORE BECOMING STALLED.  FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.

     STAY IN THE ELEVATOR CAR.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE CAR
      THROUGH THE ROOF HATCH.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE DOORS
      OPEN UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY AN ELEVATOR TECHNICIAN OR
      RESPONDING EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.

     STAY CLEAR OF THE ELEVATOR DOORS UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED. 
      DO NOT SMOKE.  LISTEN FOR AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF RESPOND-
      ING EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.
 

                   PORTABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT AND USE

              FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS & EXTINGUISHING AGENTS

CLASS      ORIGIN          EXTINGUISHER               EXTINGUISHING
TYPE                  TYPE                 METHOD

 A -  paper, wood, cloth,       1.  Pressurized water tank.           
Cooling
      plastic, etc.             2.  Hose lines
                           3.  Multi-purpose (ABC dry chemical)

 B -  Flammable liquids         1. Pressurized dry chemical      
Smothering
      such as gasoline,         2. Carbon dioxide & halon
      oil, paint, alcohol,            3. Multi-purpose (ABC dry
chemical)   
      grease, etc.
                                                                  
        
 C -  Electrical equip-         1. Pressurized dry chemical      Non-
conductive agent
      ment, appliances,         2. Carbon dioxide & halon    
      wiring, etc.              3. Multi-purpose (ABC dry chemical)

Note:      The use of multi-purpose extinguishers on smoldering
           materials such as couches or chairs will require
           additional cooling with water.  Do not re-hang a
           discharged extinguisher until it has been recharged by a
           licensed service company.


         EFFECTIVE RANGES AND DISCHARGE TIMES OF EXTINGUISHERS

TYPE                  RANGE                DISCHARGE TIME

Water                 30 feet              60 seconds 
Hose Line             Approximately 40 feet     Unlimited
Dry Chemical          4 feet to 15 feet         10 to 18 seconds  
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)       6 feet                     10 to 18 seconds 

                                                                

BASIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION

     Pull the safety pin (usually a twist-pull action).

     Aim the nozzle, horn or hose at the base of the fire.

     Squeeze the trigger handle.

     Sweep from side to side (watch for reflash).OCCUPANT INSTRUCTIONS
                             
                             
I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ, AND I UNDERSTAND THE "EMERGENCY PROCE-
DURES - OCCUPANT INSTRUCTIONS."  I HAVE ALSO INSPECTED THE LOCATION
OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION ROUTES, FIRE ALARMS AND FIREFIGHTING
EQUIPMENT ON MY FLOOR.       


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RETURN COMPLETED COPIES TO THE FIRE SAFETY COORDINATOR, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES, ROOM 800, CITY HALL EAST, STOP 508.EVACUATION TEAM PERSONNEL


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           (BUILDING)                                 (FLOOR)

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                             FLOOR WARDENS

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                        ASSISTANT FLOOR WARDENS

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                          STAIRWELL MONITORS

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RETURN A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PERSONNEL ROSTER TO THE FIRE SAFETY COORDINATOR,
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, ROOM 800, CITY HALL EAST, STOP 508.  REPORT ANY CHANGES
AS THEY OCCUR.          HANDICAPPED PERSONNEL


BUILDING _______________________________________________________


1.    NAME _____________________WORK LOCATION ___________________

      HANDICAP _________________EXTENSION ___________________

      ASSISTANT ________________EXT. ___________________

      ASSISTANT ________________EXT. ___________________

      ALTERNATE ________________      EXT. ___________________


2.    NAME _____________________WORK LOCATION ___________________

      HANDICAP _________________EXTENSION ___________________

      ASSISTANT ________________EXT. ___________________

      ASSISTANT ________________EXT. ___________________

      ALTERNATE ________________      EXT. ___________________


3.    NAME _____________________WORK LOCATION ___________________

      HANDICAP _________________EXTENSION ___________________

      ASSISTANT ________________EXT. ___________________

      ASSISTANT ________________EXT. ___________________

      ALTERNATE ________________      EXT. ___________________


RETURN A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PERSONNEL ROSTER TO THE FIRE SAFETY COORDINATOR,
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, ROOM 800, CITY HALL EAST, STOP 508.  REPORT ANY CHANGES
AS THEY OCCUR.