Chapter 10 Emergency Procedures 1 For any emergency

Chapter 10 Emergency Procedures 1

• For any emergency, including fires, chemical spills, injuries, accidents, explosions, and medical emergencies, call the department of Safety from any University phone located in common areas throughout campus. • If a University phone is unavailable or inaccessible during an emergency, call the Public Safety & Emergency from a cell phone. Public Safety personnel will respond, determine whether additional assistance is needed and alert others who 2 can help.

Four Phases of Emergency Management • The plan is based on the Four Phases of Emergency Management: • Mitigation - efforts to reduce hazards or its impacts • Preparedness - efforts to prepare for a likely hazard • Response - actions taken to respond to an emergency or disaster • Recovery - actions taken to restore the community to predisaster condition 3

Emergency Procedures Injury To Do Burns Immediately flush with cold water until burning sensation is lessened. Cuts, bruises Do not touch an open wound without safety gloves. Pressing directly on minor cuts will stop bleeding in a few minutes. Apply cold compress to bruises to reduce swelling. Fainting Provide fresh air and have the person lie down so that their head is lower than the The eyes rest of their body. Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for several minutes. If a foreign object is lodged in the eye, do not allow the eye to be rubbed. Poisoning Spills on the skin Find out what substance was responsible for the poisoning and alert the instructor immediately. Flush with large quantities of water. For acid spills, apply sodium bicarbonate solution. For base spills, apply vinegar or boric acid. 4