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<strong>University</strong> policies on safety can be found at:<br />
www.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/health_safety/specific_policies_<strong>and</strong>_procedures/policies_<br />
proced.shtml<br />
Information on hazards associated with chemicals can be found at:<br />
http://chemwatch.canterbury.ac.nz<br />
Advice on what to do in various emergencies:<br />
www.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/health_safety/emergency_plan/emergencies.shtml<br />
What to do in an Emergency or Serious Injury<br />
• If external help is needed call the Emergency Services by dialling 111 <strong>and</strong><br />
ask for Police, Fire Service or Ambulance.<br />
• Contact the <strong>University</strong> Security Centre <strong>and</strong> inform them <strong>of</strong> the situation. On<br />
campus dial 6111.<br />
Serious injury<br />
In a medical emergency or serious injury:<br />
1. Call the Ambulance Service by dialing 111.<br />
2. If a heart attack is suspected ALSO call the <strong>University</strong> Cardiac Arrest<br />
Number 7777 IMMEDIATELY <strong>and</strong> request defibrillation.<br />
3. Give first aid until the arrival <strong>of</strong> an ambulance or qualified medical expert.<br />
People who hold first aid certificates are listed in the front <strong>of</strong> this manual<br />
<strong>and</strong> in the <strong>University</strong> Telephone Directory.<br />
Fire<br />
If you discover a fire:<br />
1. Raise the alarm immediately by operating the nearest fire alarm.<br />
2. Notify the Fire Service by calling 111.<br />
3. Close down potentially dangerous processes or machinery if possible to do<br />
so safely <strong>and</strong> with no delay. Leave lights on.<br />
4. Leave immediately by the nearest escape route.<br />
5. Report to your designated assembly area.<br />
Earthquake<br />
1. It is usually safer to remain inside a building in all but a major earthquake.<br />
Move away from windows that may break or anything that may fall. Take<br />
shelter under solid furniture or in a doorway.<br />
2. Do not start evacuation until major shaking has stopped. When the<br />
evacuation alarm sounds, follow the normal evacuation procedure.<br />
3. Be aware <strong>of</strong> possible after shocks.<br />
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