All electric circuits and mechanical equipment will be locked out of service when any maintenance work or testing is being performed. If you must shut off a component with a fire protection or other life safety system on it, you must, before turning it off, inform the Auburn University Police Department, the Auburn City Fire Department and the building manager, unless it is an emergency shut-off. In that case notification immediately after the shut-off is sufficient. The building manager needs time to notify occupants. Be considerate of all occupants.
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can have very serious health effects if it is inhaled or ingested.
Asbestos is found in the workplace in sprayed-on fireproofing on ceilings and beams, as a chalky white insulation on pipes and boilers, for decoration and soundproofing on ceilings, as fireproofing inside doors, as a binder in plasters and drywall finishes, and in some floor tiles. Auburn University has a skilled and trained Asbestos Abatement Crew which is primarily responsible for encapsulating, abating, and disposing of asbestos-containing materials. Individual craft workers in other areas of the Physical Plant are also trained to do small-scale asbestos work. Only these workers should attempt to disturb, remove or dispose of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials. If you think you are dealing with asbestos, stop immediately and call a supervisor.