| VIEW IN BROWSER | | December 2023 | | Title (e.g. VOLUME 7, ISSUE 9 | September 2023) |
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|  | Electric HeatersSummary
On December 14, 2023, flammable materials fell into a wall-mounted electric heater in a cleaning closet and caught fire, igniting other items in the room. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the fire was contained to the room. |
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| Safety tipsAlways follow safe work practices and exercise caution around heaters to avoid injuries and the risk of fire:
- Never store items that can burn (e.g., paper towels, rags, cardboard, chemicals) on top of, above, or within three feet of heaters
- Avoid touching heater surfaces, as they can cause burn injuries
- Never work with chemicals or fuels that produce flammable vapors near heaters
- Report any missing protective covers and damaged/malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
- Portable space heaters are prohibited on campus except in emergencies on a temporary basis
- If you see smoke or fire, activate the nearest fire alarm or call 911 and evacuate the area
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