This may include electric shock, heat burn, bleeding, fractures, or poisoning. Here are some general principles to follow for personnel injuries.
- Call 998 if severe illness or injury is possibly life threatening. For example, life threatening emergencies might include, but would not be limited to: severe chest pains, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, or behavior that is violent.
- Contact Emergency Response Team (This includes security guards or employees who are trained in first aid/ CPR, and Office of Medical Services staff members). ERT may provide basic first aid or CPR until EMS is able to take over.
- Ask the person what happened to them first, if they are conscious. Look for possible signs of injury if the person is unconscious and/or unresponsive.
- Identify and/or remove any dangers to the safety of the victim or others in the vicinity. DO NOT move the victim unless their life is endangered by their current location.
- If an individual has received an electrical shock, shut down the power first, if possible. Do not touch the person with bare hands. Use non-conductive material such as wood, glass, or rubber to pull the person away from the electric contact.
- If bleeding from minor cuts, flush with water to avoid contamination and treat with first aid supplies. If cuts are more serious, call for medical assistance.
- Attend to the victim as needed until someone more qualified can take over (this may just be talking to them reassuringly or holding their hand). If conscious, ask for permission before giving care.
- Take note of specifics (who was involved, what happened, when did it occur, where did it occur). This information may be needed by EMS, ERT, EHS or HR.
- Double check that someone is at the gate to meet EMS.
- Reduce unnecessary student and employee traffic around the area.
- An incident report must be completed within 48 hours by the designated EHS coordinators of the area in which the incident occurred. Statements should be obtained by others involved and witnesses.