Gaseous Leak or Gas Explosion Nearby (Code Yellow)

All employees should be familiar with the disaster plans and safety procedures to assist in the event of a gaseous leak or gas explosion. This includes the following steps:

1.  Activate nearest fire alarm, and call 911.

2.  If possible to do safely, isolate the gas source.

3.  If possible to do safely, turn off electricity.

4.  Notify Office Lead on site.

5.  Office Lead or fire department checks that all rooms have been evacuated.

6.  Evacuate through the safest door. Under no circumstances should staff return to office area for files or personal belongings.

7.  Assemble at the evacuation assembly area (refer to the emergency evacuation diagram.).

8.  The Office Lead takes a formal count of all personnel to determine if all employees have evacuated.

9.  Do not re-enter the building under any circumstances, unless cleared to do so by the Fire Department.