University of Canterbury Department of Civil and Natural Resources ...

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