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1. Introduction to
safety practices II.

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Instructor, PACE-IT Program – Edmonds Community College
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Education
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with 10+ years of experience turning complex issues
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required— with a focus on technology.

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PACE-IT.
– The MSDS (material safety data sheet).
– Emergency preparations.

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Introduction to safety practices II.

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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.
Introduction to safety practices II.

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Introduction to safety practices II.

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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.
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Introduction to safety practices II.
– 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.

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Introduction to safety practices II.
– 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.

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Introduction to safety practices II.
– 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.

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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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