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Emergency action plan

The University of Rochester’s Emergency Action Plan describes the responsibilities and actions taken to protect employees in the event of an emergency or disaster situation. The plan aims to protect employees from severe injury, property loss, or loss of life in the event of a major incident. A major incident may include, but is not limited to, the following: fire, infrastructure failure, hazardous material spill, bomb threat, severe weather, and violence in the workplace. 

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Equipment inventory policy

Requirements for tracking and tagging capital equipment over $5,000, maintaining inventory records, and completing biennial physical inventory verification.

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Financial approval guidelines

Explore comprehensive directions for the approval of expenditures, including who can be an approver and approval thresholds.

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Fire extinguisher selection and placement

This policy establishes guidelines for the proper placement, sizing, and type of portablefire extinguisher to be used in the different hazard areas in all University of Rochesterbuildings.

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Flammability guidelines for furnishings

These guidelines establish requirements for mattresses, hanging fabrics, curtains or drapes, and upholstered furniture used or installed at all University of Rochester properties. Warming blankets and air mattresses are not part of this standard because of their small fire load. This standard is not applicable to venetian or wood blinds.

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Food vehicle fire inspection guidelines

With the growing popularity of food trucks there is concern with their fire safety. These guidelines have been derived from the 2018 International Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association 96 – Appendix B (2017 edition) to assist in preparing for a fire safety inspection.