Once outside the building, report to a predetermined area so that a head count can be taken. What to do if you are trapped in a burning building If you're trying to escape a fire, never open a closed door without feeling it first. Use the back of your hand to prevent burning your palm. If the door is hot, try another exit. If none exists, seal the cracks around the doors and vents with anything available. If in a room, use wet towels to seal the space under the door and prevent the entry of smoke. Cracks around the door can be sealed with masking tape if necessary. If trapped, look for a nearby phone and call the fire department, giving them your exact location. If breathing is difficult, try to ventilate the room, but don't wait for an emergency to discover that window can't be opened. If on an upper floor and your window is of a type that CANNOT be opened, DON'T break it out- you'll be raining glass down on rescuers and people exiting the building. If you can't contact the fire department by phone, wave for attention at the window. Don't panic. What to do if a person catches on fire If you should catch on fire: STOP - where you are DROP - to the floor ROLL - around on the floor This will smother the flames, possibly saving your life. Just remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL. If a co-worker catches on fire, smother flames by grabbing a blanket or rug and wrapping them up in it. That could save them from serious burns or even death. Other dangers of Flammable Liquids Other than the immediate danger of a fire, there are sometimes other properties of these liquids that may be hazardous to the body. Flammable and combustible liquids can also cause health problems depending on the specific material and route of exposure (breathing the vapor/mist, eye or skin contact, or swallowing). Some flammable and combustible liquids are corrosive. Many undergo dangerous chemical reactions if they contact incompatible chemicals such as oxidizing materials, or if they are stored improperly. The Material Safety Data Sheet and the supplier's labels on the containers should tell you about all the hazards for the flammable and combustible liquids that you work with. An example is 2-propanol (also known as: dimethylcarbinol, isopropanol, or isopropyl alcohol). It is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor like rubbing alcohol or resembling that of a mixture of ethanol and acetone. It is flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor is heavier than air and may spread long distances. Distant ignition and flashback are possible. It is also considered to be a mild central nervous system depressant. High vapor may cause headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, lack of coordination, and confusion. It may also be irritating to the respiratory tract or eyes. Call your doctor or go to the emergency room if this occurs.