Fire Prevention
SMOKE CAREFULLY
If you smoke, don't smoke in buildings on campus or near flammable materials. Use large ashtrays and be sure ashes, matches, and cigarette ends are cold before you dump them. Don't smoke while intoxicated.
COOK IN APPROVED AREAS OR KITCHENS AND USE LABORATORY TESTED APPLIANCES
Stay nearby while appliances are on. Clean up grease and appliances as soon as possible.
BE CAREFUL WITH ELECTRICITY
Use only laboratory tested appliances. Don't overload outlets. Replace damaged wires.
ELECTRICAL ABUSE
Use of electrical "octopuses" to obtain more outlets can result in overloaded circuits and fire -- replace damaged wires -- match your appliance power requirements to the circuit power.
APPLIANCES
Hot plates, percolators, irons, space heaters, etc. should never be left unattended or used in prohibited areas. They should be unplugged after use and not stored until they are cool enough to touch. Also, appliances may overload circuits -- keep heaters away from curtains and furniture -- match the size of an extension cord to the appliance power cord to prevent cord overheating.
OPEN FLAMES
Open flames, such as candles, are not allowed on campus.
HAZARDOUS STORAGE
Dispose of all waste as soon as possible. Surplus material and paper recycling containers should be stored in a safe place, not in corridors, stairs or exit ways.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Gasoline, kerosene, ether, paint, glue, etc. may not be stored in residential buildings. In laboratories, shops and classrooms, storage of flammable liquids is limited to specific quantities and approved containers.
OBSTACLES
Storage of bicycles, chairs, desks, and other items is prohibited in all exit ways. Blocked exits have caused "chain reaction" pile ups of fallen people during emergencies.
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