The Georgia Tech Fire Safety Office has implemented a new program which replaces or provides new Emergency Evacuation Maps.

In recent months, we have had several incidents involving both gas cylinders and cryogenic liquid containers (“dewars”, as they are commonly referred) that have resulted in injuries and/or property damage.  

Here are important safety measures for these containers:

A gas cylinder was found in the parking lot of McCamish Pavilion by staff arriving to work on August 13. The cylinder had launched from the concessions area of McCamish the night before. It left a hole in the ceiling and caused major damage to the room it was stored in. This illustrates the tremendous pressure inside gas cylinders (800-1000 lbs/sq in) and how they can become dangerous missiles when something goes wrong. Fortunately no one was injured, and the cause is currently under investigation.

EH&S welcomes three new employees

We came up with 3 things that either led to this injury or could have been done better. How many can you come up with? Answers are at the bottom of this article.

Read how someone used their CPR training (free to faculty, staff & students) to save a life.

Larry Labbe, GT’s Deputized Fire Marshal, won the Fire Official of the Year Award.

Read about the versatile new database coming soon to GT.

EHS recognizes the efforts of Dr. Pamela Pollet for her collaboration on laboratory safety matters.