Last
revised: August 26, 2004
Emergency:
Any Kind - Any Time: Call x5000 |
INFORM DISPATCHER:
- The nature
of the emergency
- Your name
- Phone number
from which you are calling
- Your location
Do not hang up
until you are sure no further information is required, unless there
is an immediate threat to your safety.
After notifying
emergency personnel, notify building occupants. Wait for the arrival
of emergency personnel in a safe location. |
CAMPUS EMERGENCY RESOURCES:
- Environment,
Health and Safety 6727 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday
- Friday
5000 - 24 Hour Emergency On-Call
- Security
4701 - Non-Emergency Assistance
5000 - 24
Hour Emergency Dispatch
- Facilities
Management
4717 - 24 Hour Service Center
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HOW
TO PREPARE
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This
guide is intended to help you respond to emergency situations
that may occur at any time and without warning. In times of
emergency, the Institute will provide the appropriate response
to assure life safety and minimize losses. However, emergency
preparedness is everyone's responsibility. You should take
the time now to read this guide and familiarize yourself with
your work area before an emergency occurs. |
WHAT
CAN I DO TO BE BETTER PREPARED?
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- Read
this guide and keep it handy.
- Be familiar
with you building's floor plan, exit routes, and evacuation
assembly point.
- Know
where emergency equipment is located including:
- Fire
Extinguishers
- Safety
Showers
- Eyewashes
- First
Aid Kits
- Participate
in evacuation drills and training programs such as First
Aid and CPR training
- Prepare
yourself and your family at home so family members know:
- What
to do
- Where
to go
- How
to cope in your absence
- What
out-of-state emergency contact to call
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| Emergency
Phone Numbers and Locations |
| Principal
Investigator or Supervisor |
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| Safety
Officer |
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| Building
Coordinator |
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| Division
Administrator |
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| Evacuation
Assembly Point |
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| Fire
/ Evacuation
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| FIRE |
In
the event of a fire on campus, building occupants should remain
calm. In the case of a small fire trained personnel may use
a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. In any event evacuation
routes should be maintained to allow for immediate exit of
all building occupants. Once in a safe location, Security should
be notified, Call 5000. Following evacuation
occupants are not to re-enter the building until instructed
to do so by emergency response personnel. |
MAJOR
FIRE
|
Remain
calm.
Alert
people in the area and activate the nearest alarm pull
box
Close
doors to confine fire.
Evacuate
to a safe area. Use stairs, do not use elevators |
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
USE
|
Pull
the pin
Aim
the nozzle at the base of the fire
Squeeze
the handle to release the extinguishing media
Sweep
extinguisher from side to side to smother the fire |
EVACUATION
|
- Know
your two nearest exits from your regular work area
- Evacuate
the building when:
- The
alarms are sounding
- Instructed
to do so by emergency response personnel
- There
is imminent danger to life
- Close
all doors behind you
- Leave
quickly by the nearest safe exit, walk don't run
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| OUTSIDE
THE BUILDING |
- Proceed
to the Evacuation Assembly Point
- Provide
pertinent information to Floor Wardens and/or the Building
Coordinator
- Remain
with the evacuation group and await further instructions
- Do not
talk to the media. Media should be referred to Media Relations
x3227
- Do not
re-enter the building until instructed to do so by emergency
response personnel
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Personal
Injury
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PROCEDURES: CALL x5000
| For
all injuries, CALL 5000 to obtain medical attention as necessary.
Report incident to your Supervisor or Principal Investigator
immediately. Obtain first aid and CPR training to be better
prepared for an emergency medical situation. |
FIRST
AID
PROCEDURES
|
- Clothing
on Fire
- Roll
the person on the floor to smother the flame
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- Hazardous
Material Exposure (Biological, Chemical or Radiation)
- Remove
contaminated clothing
- Flush
contaminated area with running water for at
least 15 minutes
- Call 5000 to
obtain immediate medical attention
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- Minor
Cuts and Puncture Wounds
- Take
precautions to prevent disease transmission
- Apply
direct pressure to control bleeding
- Apply
bandages as necessary
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MEDICAL ATTENTION
| For
serious injuries, call 5000 to request paramedics. |
For minor injuries go to:
Monday through
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
|
Huntington Occupational
Health Center
800 S. Fairmount Ave. Suite 215
Pasadena, California
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After
5:00 p.m. |
Huntington
Memorial Hospital
Emergency Room
711 S. Fairmount Ave.
Pasadena, California |
- Report
all injuries as soon as possible to your Supervisor or
Principal Investigator
- Report
Work-related injuries to the Disability and Leave Administration
x4577 within 24 hours of the incident.
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Radiation
Incident
| Medical
attention takes precedence over radiological or other concerns
in case of a serious injury. Inform medical personnel if there
is a possibility of radioactive contamination. |
Major
Spill
|
(personnel
contamination or large areas affected)
- Attend
to injured or contaminated persons and remove them from
the contaminated area
- Alert
people to vacate the laboratory. Prevent others from entering
the contaminated area
- Monitor
personnel for contamination
- Remove
contaminated clothing. If skin is contaminated, flush thoroughly
with water and gently wash with a mild, nonabrasive soap.
Do not scrub
- Confine
movement of all potentially contaminated personnel to prevent
further spread of contamination
- Notify
the Environment, Health and Safety Office (EHS) at x6727.
If after working hours, call x5000 and
ask for EHS assistance
- Notify
the Principal Investigator
- Assist
EHS personnel in evaluation and decontamination
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Minor
Spill
|
(contamination
to small area and no personnel contamination)
- Alert
people in the area that a spill has occurred
- Monitor
personnel and remove any contaminated clothing
- Limit
access to the affected area
- Cover
a liquid spill with absorbent paper or pads Place damp
towels over spills of dry powder
- Call
the Environment, Health and Safety Office at x6727 if assistance
is needed
- Wear
protective clothing (disposable gloves and labcoat) during
clean up
- Use
appropriate survey instruments
- Dispose
of all contaminated material as radioactive waste
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NOTE:
|
Regardless
of the size of the spill, take all reasonable precautions to
limit the spread of radioactive contamination. Prevent spread
by confining movement of people until they have been monitored
and found free of contamination.
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Radiation-producing
Machines
|
- TURN
OFF MACHINE. If possible, de-energize circuit breaker.
- Notify
the Safety Office at x6727. If after office hours,
call x5000 and ask for EHS assistance.
- Notify
the laboratory supervisor and/or the Principal Investigator.
- Record
all pertinent information about the incident including:
- Operating
voltage and current
- Exposure
time
- Distance
from the radiation source.
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Chemical
/ Biological Incident
Chemical
or Biological spill clean up should only be performed by
trained and experienced personnel. Spill clean-up material
and personal protective equipment should be located in each
laboratory. |
CHEMICAL
SPILL |
Major
Spill
|
- Attend
to any injured or contaminated people. Alert others in the
lab about the spill
- Flush
any skin or eye contamination with water for at least 15
minutes
- During
office hours, contact the Environment, Health and Safety
office (EHS) at x6727. All other times,
call x5000 and request EHS assistance
- Notify
the Principal Investigator
- Confine
the spill area and limit access
- If flammable
material is involved, turn off all sources of ignition
- If life
safety is threatened, follow the evacuation procedure
- Provide
information to emergency response personnel
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Minor
Spill
|
- Alert
people in the area that a spill has occurred
- Limit
access to the affected area
- Wear
protective clothing (safety glasses, disposable gloves, labcoat)
during clean-up
- Absorb
the spill with the appropriate material
- Dispose
of all contaminated material as hazardous waste
- Call the
Environment, Health and Safety Office x6727 if
assistance is needed
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Biological
Spill
|
- Isolate
the spill area for at least 30 minutes to allow for any bioaerosols
to settle
- Alert
people in the immediate area of the spill
- Wear protective
clothing (safety glasses, disposable gloves, labcoat) during
clean up
- Cover
the spill with paper towels or other absorbent material
- Pour a
freshly prepared solution of 1:10 dilution of household bleach
to water on the spill. Be careful to avoid any splashing
- Allow
a 20 minute contact period with the bleach solution
- Use paper
towels to clean up the spill, working from the edge to the
center
- Dispose
of all contaminated material in a red biohazardous waste
container for pick-up by EHS
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Utility Failure
POWER
OUTAGE
|
- Secure
any critical operations
- Close
fumehood sashes
- Close
all doors
- Follow
the evacuation procedure
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GAS
LEAK
|
- Report
all natural gas odors to the Facilities Management Service
Center at x4717.
- Turn off
all potential sources of ignition
- Provide
pertinent information to emergency response personnel
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FLOODING
|
- Report
any flooding to Facilities Management at x4717
- Avoid
contact with electrical equipment
- Provide
pertinent information to emergency response personnel
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ELEVATOR
FAILURE
|
- If in
an elevator when it breaks down, use the elevator telephone
or alarm button to summon assistance
- If an
elevator stops during a power failure, remain calm. Facilities
Management personnel check all elevators for stranded riders
- Do not
attempt to pry open the elevator doors or use the overhead
hatch
- Report
all elevator problems to Facilities Management at x4717
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TELEPHONE
SYSTEM FAILURE
|
- If no
dial tone on campus phones, try fax or modem lines If modem
or fax lines work, restrict use to essential calls only Report
all telephone system failures to Telecommunications at x5995
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CRITICAL OPERATIONS
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES
Earthquake
PREPARATION
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- Avoid
storing heavy objects on high shelves
- Secure
bookcases, cabinets, and equipment to the floor or wall
- Anchor
desktop equipment, including computers, with nylon straps
or Velcro
- Install
restraints on laboratory chemical shelves
- Store
gas cylinders in properly designed racks
- Be familiar
with emergency plans and procedures
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| DURING
AN EARTHQUAKE |
INSIDE
|
- Stay
inside. Remain calm.
- Duck,
cover, and hold. Take cover under a table or desk and hold
on
- Stay
away from windows, overhead fixtures, tall objects, and
electrical equipment
- In a
classroom or auditorium, stay where you are and protect
yourself by getting under cover or covering your head with
your arms
- In a
chemical laboratory, be prepared for falling chemical containers.
You may need to move quickly from the laboratory into the
hallway
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OUTSIDE
|
- Move
to an open area away from buildings, trees, utility wires,
and overhead structures
- If driving,
pull over to the nearest open area and stop. Stay in the
vehicle until the shaking stops
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| AFTER
AN EARTHQUAKE |
- Be prepared
for aftershocks. Move cautiously. Avoid injury from broken
glass or debris
- Check
for injured people. Administer first aid if necessary.
Do not move seriously injured individuals unless absolutely
necessary (fire, imminent building collapse)
- Report
all injuries to emergency response personnel
- Avoid
Using:
- Matches
and lighters
- Elevators
- Telephones
- After
shaking stops, follow the evacuation procedure
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Psychological
Crisis
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ATTENTION
| Students |
Student
Counseling Center (SCC) x8331
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| Faculty
and Staff |
Staff
and Faculty Consultation Center (SFCC) x8360
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| Violent
Person or Threat of Violence |
Security x5000 |
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURE |
|
IF
|
THEN |
Threatening
Behavior
|
A
person exhibits high level of irritability, including unruly,
aggressive or violent behavior,
OR
There
is a threat to harm another person or property
|
- Remain
calm.
- Explain
clearly what behavior is acceptable and set limits
- Get
necessary help. Call 5000
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Non-threatening
Behavior
|
A
person makes overtly suicidal comments (e.g. referring
to suicide as a current option).
OR
A person
is experiencing impaired or garbled speech, disjointed
thought, bizarre or strange behavior that is obviously
inappropriate to the situation (e.g. talking to "invisible" people).
AND
The
person does not appear to be a threat.
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- Take
the person away from distractions and speak with him/her
in private
- Have
a plan in place before speaking with the person in
a calm voice
- Listen
with warmth, concern, and a desire to understand the
person's point of view
- Respond
with understanding and reason
- Be
firm and clear in your communications
- Share
your concern and belief that he or she needs help
- Tell
the person you would like assistance in helping them
by calling SFCC x8360 or SCC x8331
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What
to avoid
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- Threatening,
daring, taunting, pushing, or touching the person
- Arguing
or challenging the rationality of the person's thinking
- Colluding
with his or her fantasy, delusion, or hallucination
- Dominating,
pressuring, or making demands of the person
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