Student Employment Safety & Security

RUN - HIDE - FIGHT

• RUN: Evacuate if a safe route is available.
• HIDE: Find a safe place to hide.
  • Lock the door and block entry; stay behind solid objects away from the door.
  • Turn off lights and computers; silence cell phones and other electronic devices.
• FIGHT: Prepare to defend yourself if necessary.
• If safe to do so, call Campus Police at 419-372-2346 or 911. Be prepared to provide the location and description of the emergency.

• Keep the caller on the line for as long as possible.
  
• Listen carefully. Be polite and show interest.
  
• Try to keep the caller talking to learn as much information as you can.
  
• If possible, write a note to a colleague to call the authorities while you are still on the line with the caller.
  
• If your phone has a display or caller identification, copy the caller's number.
  
• Upon termination of the call, DO NOT HANG UP, as the call may be traceable.
  • From a different phone, call 911 immediately.  
• Write down as much detail as you can remember.
• Notify your supervisor.

If a bomb threat is received by handwritten note:  

• Do not handle the note unless it is absolutely necessary.
• Contact Campus Police at 419-372-2346.

If a bomb threat is received by e-mail, chat, or social media:  

• Do not delete the message.
• Contact Campus Police at 419-372-2346.

• If an incident is experienced relating to a leak, flood, electricity, heating and/or cooling systems, call the Dean’s Office at 419-372-2842 and follow advice given.
  • Staff should not attempt to clean-up (such as tarping or mopping) without direction from the Dean’s Office or Campus Ops.
  • If after hours/weekends, call Campus Police at 419-372-2346.
• If a critical incident is experienced relating to telephone systems, use your cell phone to call the Dean’s Office Building Emergency Response Leader using the contact information available under the Contacts tab. If after hours/weekends, call Campus Police at 419-372-2346.
• If a critical incident is experienced relating to computer systems, call the Dean’s Office at 419-372-2842. If after hours/weekends, call Campus ITS at 419-372-0009.

• Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station. Do not use the elevators.
• Evacuate the building
  • Direct patrons toward the nearest safe exit.
    
  • Close office doors and entrance doors while exiting the building.
    • Primary exits: main East and West doors
    • Emergency-only exits: located on the ground floor, second floor, and stairwells
    • Staff should be familiar with the nearest stairwell to their station.
• The University Libraries rally point is Memorial Hall. If Memorial is unavailable, use the secondary rally point at the Wolfe Center.
• Once at the rally point, staff must report to the Dean’s Office representative, who will be wearing a hi-visibility vest, to ensure all personnel are accounted for. Department heads are responsible for verifying their respective teams. For after-hours and weekends, report to the representative from Access Services, who will be wearing a hi-visibility vest.
• Building personnel should be aware of occupants with disabilities utilizing their facilities and ensure that they are successfully evacuated or sheltered during an emergency, if it is safe to do so.  

• Move away from the site of the hazard to a safe location.
• Call 911 when it is safe for you to do so.
• Alert others to stay clear of the area and notify Access Services (2-2051) to make an announcement if necessary, and it is safe to do so.
• Notify a supervisor.
• Wait for emergency personnel to arrive.

• Talk to the individual to see if they are with a caregiver. If so, page the caregiver.
• If not with a caregiver, immediately call Campus Police at 419-372-2346.
• Stay with the individual and reassure them until Campus Police arrive.

• If a serious injury or illness occurs, immediately dial 911.
• If possible, send someone to meet emergency responders outside and direct them to the person's location.
• Keep the person comfortable. Do not move the person unless the person is in immediate danger.
• Check breathing and check for a pulse. If there is no pulse and you have been trained, perform CPR or use an AED.
• In case of a minor injury or illness, use the departmental first aid kit.
  
• If bodily fluids, such as blood or vomit, are present, call the Dean's Office at 419-372-2842.
  • After hours/weekends: call Campus Police at 419-372-2346, so specialized cleaning can occur.
• After the event has ended, if possible, fill out the accident/incident report and submit as required.

How to Use An AED

These AED steps should be used when caring for a non-breathing child aged 8 or older who weighs more than 55 pounds, or an adult.

After checking the scene and ensuring that the person needs help, you should ask a bystander to call 911 for help, then:

1. Complete the CHECK and CALL steps
2. As soon as an AED is available, turn it on and follow the voice prompts
3. Remove clothing and attach pads correctly

• Remove all clothing covering the chest. If necessary, wipe the chest dry
• Place one pad on the upper right side of the chest
• Place the other pad on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
• Note: If the pads may touch, place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other pad on the back, between the shoulder blades

4. Plug the pad connector cable into the AED, if necessary
5. Prepare to let the AED analyze the heart’s rhythm

• Make sure no one is touching the person
• Say, “CLEAR!” in a loud, commanding voice

6. Deliver a shock, if the AED determines one is needed

• Make sure no one is touching the person
• Say, “CLEAR!” in a loud, commanding voice
• Push the “shock” button to deliver the shock

After the AED delivers the shock, or if no shock is advised, immediately start CPR, beginning with compressions

Visually Impaired Persons

• Tell the person the nature of the emergency.
• Act as a “sighted guide” by offering an arm for guidance.
• Tell the person where you are and where obstacles are located.
• Upon reaching a safe location, orient the person to the location and ask if further assistance is needed.

Hearing Impaired Persons

• Write a note regarding the emergency situation, the nearest evacuation route and where to meet.
  • Sample script: “FIRE! Go out the rear door on your right. Now! Meet outside on the front lawn.”
• Turn the light switch on and off to gain attention, use gestures or a written note for further information and instructions. DO NOT USE THIS TECHNIQUE IF NATURAL GAS SMELL IS PRESENT.

 Individuals using Wheelchairs/Crutches (Non-ambulatory)

• Assist with evacuation of the building and proceed to the closest Evacuation Rally Point (if access to exit does not require use of elevator).
  • Most non-ambulatory persons will be able to exit safely without much assistance if they are located in an area that has exits that lead directly to the outside. 
• If a person is on the upper floor, assist the inner stairwell away from smoke, vapors or any other hazard.
• If the individual is unable to evacuate, let them know that help is on the way. Tell the individual that you are leaving and will notify the Evacuation Rally Point Leader of their location within the building.

If you are assisting a non-ambulatory person, be aware that some people have minimal ability to move and lifting them may be dangerous to their well-being. Some individuals have very little upper trunk and neck strength.

Frequently, non-ambulatory people have respiratory complications.

• Remove them from smoke and vapors immediately.
• Those with electronic respirators should be given priority assistance, as their ability to breathe may be seriously in danger.

• Contact the Dean's Office at 419-372-2842. 
• After hours/weekends: call Campus Police at 419-372-2346.

Alerts are sent via AlertBG (text/email) and campus sirens. "Tornado Warning" means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar and staff and patrons need to shelter immediately.

• Emergency Shelter Locations:
  • Move to the 1st Floor
    • Pallister Conference Room
    • Room 142
    • and the space outside these rooms
    • If those spaces are full, use secondary locations in the Testing Center, first floor restrooms, adjoining hallways, and stairwells.
  • Do not use elevators.
  • Avoid the atrium, entrance doors, and the upper floors.
  • Shelter in place until the warning has expired or all clear is given via AlertBG.

Building personnel should be aware of occupants with disabilities utilizing their facilities and ensure that they are successfully evacuated or sheltered during an emergency, if it is safe to do so.