CARBON MONOXIDE

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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ACTIVATION

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that is deadly. It is a by- product of a fuel-burning process. Many appliances such as furnaces, kitchen stoves, hot water heaters, etc., can produce carbon monoxide. When a faulty or unsafe condition exists, carbon monoxide may be vented into areas where people are present.

DETECTION

As a precaution against carbon monoxide (CO) exposure hazards, all residence halls and houses are equipped with CO detectors, as required by NYS Fire Code. Many of these detectors are hard-wired into the fire alarm system, while others are “local” (battery operated) detectors.

  • Carbon monoxide poisoning may be difficult to diagnose. Its symptoms are like the flu, which may include headache, nausea, fatigue, red/flushed skin and dizzy spells.
    • If you have reason to believe there might be a CO hazard present, immediately exit to fresh air and notify Safety & Security (315) 229-5555 or x5555.

DETECTOR ACTIVATION

If the CO detector in your building activates an audible warning:

  • Immediately evacuate the building.
    • Ensure all other occupants evacuate by pulling the red fire pull station located at the entrances/exits of the building.
    • Once outside, call Safety & Security (315) 229-5555 or X5555, and advise them of the situation.

EVACUATION

During building evacuations, assist special needs individuals in exiting the building and proceed to a safe location outside the building.

  • Remember that elevators are reserved for handicapped and special needs people during evacuations.
    • Remain calm and do not panic.
    • If the emergency is impacting your evacuation, or if you are instructed to do so by emergency responders, proceed to the a safe location and await further directions from emergency responders.
    • When police, fire and/or rescue officials arrive, comply with their commands immediately. They may treat you as a potential threat as they secure the area.
    • IMPORTANT—DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING until and unless told to do so by authorized emergency responders.