Emergency Plan

Free Geek works closely with local emergency services. In the event of an emergency staff will provide them with as much information as possible including the following:

Facility

Free Geek

1731 SE 10th Avenue

Portland, OR 97214

Square feet

17,000

Type of Activity

Collection of electronic waste, including CRT monitors

Sorting of electronic materials

Refurbishment of computer systems from components

Type of Material Handled

Consumer electronics and their components.

Emergency Procedure

All personnel are familiar with the use of the public address system (paging), phone system, and the layout of the building including all exits, which are lit and well-marked. There are maps in conspicuous places indicating preferred emergency routes and equipment, e.g. fire extinguishers.

Evacuation Assembly Location

NE corner of SE 10th Avenue and Market

Plan Implementation

during hours

In the event of a fire or explosion that would threaten human safety, volunteers and staff will be evacuated until such a time that the Action Committee and/or the local authorities deem it safe to reenter the facility.

off hours

In the event of a fire or explosion that would threaten human safety, volunteers and staff will be evacuated and Ian Y. or Richard S. is to be contacted to asses the situation. In the event that they can not be contacted a Action Committee member must be contacted. (there contact info is located in the emergency book at the front desk)

all hours

Grab the Safety book before running out side (located at the front desk and the recycling check in desk)

A quick report of events should be sent to the Staff and Locks list.

Emergency Equipment

In the case of an emergency, the facility has the following emergency equipment devices available for the protection of workers and the environment.

Fire Protection

Fire extinguishers

First Aid

First Aid Kits

Blood spill kits

Decontamination Equipment

Shower

Absorbent Pads, rags, towels

Personal Protection Equipment

Gloves

Safety Glasses

Dust Masks