Fire alarm/building evacuation
When the fire alarm sounds, evacuate the building immediately. Lock and close doors behind you as you leave to secure your area. Move out of the building via the closest safe route. Floor wardens and your course instructors will direct you to the appropriate exit. Stay in the assembly areas away from the building. Do not re-enter the building until the fire department or police have cleared the building for use.
Extension cords
Use of extension cords for powering equipment long term is a fire hazard and is prohibited by the UW. Use of a power strip with a built in circuit breaker is permissible. The department generally has a stock of power strips available for use.
Circuit breaker panels
Electrical circuit breaker panels are located in office and work areas around the building. Piling material in front of the panels or otherwise blocking access to the breaker panels is a violation of fire safety code. Keep the area in front of breaker panels clear.
Emergency exits
All emergency exit doorways and passages must be kept clear of unsecured material and equipment. A clear unobstructed path must be available in hallways and stairwells at all times. Storage of material in hallways is restricted to cabinets which are secured to the wall and wall mounted racks with front lips to retain the contents. Fire doors on stairwells must never be propped open with wedges. Most stairwell doors have a magnetic catch and are tied in with the alarm system to close when the fire alarm is triggered.
Security
Building security
Closing and locking ground level windows when rooms are unoccupied will decrease the chance of a break-in. UW Police and custodial staff are responsible for locking doors, but not for closing or locking windows. Do not allow unknown persons to follow you into the building after hours.
Theft prevention
Security for your personal items is your responsibility. We recommend keeping all valuables out of sight, locked in your desk, or in an ASCE locker. Please report all theft, trespassing, and other incidents to UWPD.
Suspicious person
If you think a person is acting suspiciously do not confront them. Contact the Department Administrator, Hettie Scofield (616-1667) or the Building Coordinator, Jon Emard (206-685-0326). If you are concerned for your safety call the Police directly by dialing 911 from any phone. Your personal safety is most important. The UW Police non-emergency number is 543-9331.
Hazardous waste
The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) department is in charge of hazardous material disposal.
Batteries
A battery collection bin is located in the first floor hallway of More Hall and the first floor of Wilcox near the elevator.
Media
CDs and other forms of electronic waste can be recycled using the collection bins on the first floor hallway of More Hall and in the first floor of Wilcox near the elevator.
Light bulbs
Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury. They are not disposed of in the trash.
Other hazardous waste
Under no conditions should chemicals, paints, solvents, cleaners or any other hazardous waste be put down drains or in trash cans. These are collected and disposed of through EH&S.
Group 9 (CoE) Health and Safety Committee
The Group 9 (CoE) Health and Safety Committee reviews CoE accident / incident reports and sends a representative to the University-Wide Health and Safety Committee.
For information on group 9 memebers and meeting reports, please visit College of Engineering Emergency & Safety Information.