Bleeding

Call for ambulance.

Press directly on wound with sterile gauze, sanitary napkin, clean handkerchief or bare hand. Maintain steady pressure until the bleeding stops. If an arm or leg is bleeding, keep it elevated until emergency personnel arrive.

Choking

Call for ambulance.

Do nothing if the victim is coughing or gasping.

If no air movement, apply abdominal thrusts. Hold the victim from behind with your hands over the “belly button” area; quickly squeeze in and up until the object is expelled.

Seizure

Call for ambulance.

Protect victim from self-injury. After the seizure, place the victim in recovery position. Watch for vomiting to prevent the victim from choking. Keep victim comfortable in recovery position until emergency personnel arrive.

• Secure hazardous materials or equipment before leaving. Identify specific procedures in your department emergency plan.

• Calmly proceed to the nearest, safe exit. Walk, do not run, push or crowd.

• Check doors for heat before opening. Do not open if hot, move to the next exit.

• Close doors behind you. Do not lock them.

• Use the stairs only; do not use elevators or escalators. Stay to the right and use handrails.

• Assist persons with disabilities or special needs.

• Move 100m from the building or to the meeting site as directed by the evacuation team.

• Call 911 and Security when you are away from any danger.

• If you have pertinent information about the evacuation (injuries, persons requiring assistance) or incident (location, nature of fire), identify yourself and remain available to Security and the authorities.

• Wait for authorization from emergency personnel before re-entering the building.

• If you have a hearing impairment

The evacuation team will communicate the emergency to you and ensure someone accompanies you out of the building.

• If you have a visual impairment

The evacuation team will explain the situation and ensure someone leads you safely out to a location familiar to you.

• If you are mobility impaired, but ambulatory (walking with great difficulty)

The evacuation team will ensure someone escorts you safely out after the main flow of traffic has passed, to avoid accidents. For extreme emergency (fire or heavy smoke in proximity): If people ask if you wish to be picked up, you must realize that they are not trained to lift and carry a person.

• If you are mobility impaired with no capability of walking down stairs

(e. g. severe heart problem, use of wheel chair)

When the alarm rings, if possible, phone Security at 514-398-3000 (Downtown) or 514-398-7777 (Macdonald) to inform them of your location, circumstance and intention.

The evacuation team will help you find a location where you will wait for evacuation. They are not trained to lift and carry you out of the building. Ask someone to stay with you until the fire department arrives. Make sure someone notifies the authorities of your need for assistance.

Persons with a disability should make sure that Security Services know that they work in the building.

If your call to Security gets interrupted

Please call again.

Some emergency phones disconnect automatically to avoid tying up emergency lines.

Call Security .

Hazmat response team will be dispatched.

514-398-3000 (Downtown) or

514-398-7777 (Macdonald).

For spills involving an immediate hazard or requiring medical assistance:

• Call 911.

• In case of personal injury, remove clothing; flush the affected area with warm tap water for 20 minutes.

For small spills not involving danger to life or property:

• Confine the spill.

• Evacuate and secure the immediate area; limit access to authorized personnel.

• Notify your supervisor. Report all spills that can cause injury to a person or property to Security.

In case of a radioactive spill / leak.

1. Limit the spread of the spill.

2. Warn others in the area that a spill has occurred. Evacuation is not necessary.

3. Call Security.

4. If skin contamination has occurred, wash the affected area with warm water for 20 minutes.

In case of a biological release / spill

1. Don personal protection.

2. Decontaminate the spill with appropriate disinfectant.

3. For a large spill or release of highly infectious materials, notify everyone in the area, secure the area, then call Security immediately.

During a power outage

1. Remain calm.

2. If emergency lighting does not come on, wait a few minutes: power interruptions are frequently of short duration.

3. Do not use candles, matches, lighters or other open flames as light.

4. If you work with hazardous chemicals, keep a flashlight available to allow you to safely shut down operations.

5. If lighting is interrupted for more than 10 minutes, notify Security at 514-398-3000 (Downtown) or 514-398-7777 (Macdonald).

6. Do not move around in the dark. Security will evaluate the need to evacuate the building.

If you are instructed to evacuate in total darkness

1. Advise Security that you are evacuating.

2. Crawl on your hands and knees, do not stand.

3. With the back of your right hand, feel and follow the wall to your right.

4. Sweep your right hand in an up and down movement, feeling for door knobs.

5. Feel any door for heat before you open it.

6. With your left hand sweep your hand on the floor in front of you for obstacles or stairs.

7. Crawl down stairs backwards, feeling the steps with your feet. (Left hand on the right-hand wall).

8. Never lose contact with the right-hand wall, you will eventually find the exit.

If you receive a suspicious letter:

1. If you have opened the letter, set it down gently where you first read it. Leave it alone, remain calm and avoid sudden movements.

2. Inform a co-worker in the immediate area about what has happened and ask them to call Security at 514-398-3000 (Downtown) or 514-398-7777 (Macdonald).

3. Move to an area where you can avoid contact with others and stay there.

4. Remain calm. Exposure does not mean that you will become sick. Security Services will make sure you receive specific information about symptoms and effective treatment.

5. If you are in an area or job where packages are received and opened routinely, have a specific plan for identifying and responding to a suspicious package and exercise that plan on a routine basis.

If a co-worker receives a suspicious letter

1. Turn off any fans in the area; Security will arrange to have the building’s ventilation system shut down.

2. Instruct personnel involved to move slowly to the perimeter of the room, but do not permit anyone to leave. Do not allow others into the area. If anyone enters, they will have to stay until emergency responders instruct them to leave.

3. Do not disturb any contents in the letter or note. Handling the letter may increase the chances of exposure.

4. Do not give the letter or note to others to look at.

During a severe storm:

• Stay safe, warm, dry and calm.
• Avoid driving.
• Go out only if you have to. If you must, dress warmly to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
• Call “McGill Today” at 514-398-1234 to find out whether the University is closed.

If stranded at work:

• Choose a comfortable location with co-workers.
• Gather any emergency supplies that may be available.
• Advise Security of your location and the number of people you are with.
• Make yourself comfortable and look after each other.

If Indoors

• Remain indoors.
• DUCK, COVER and HOLD. Take cover under a table, bench or desk and hold on, or go to an interior wall, supported doorway, or hallway.
• Keep clear of windows that could break and large objects that could fall over.
• Expect fi re alarm and sprinkler systems to activate.
• Do not evacuate until the shaking has stopped.
• When evacuating, be careful and watch for falling debris.

If outdoors:

1. Stay outdoors.
2. Move to an open area away from trees, buildings, windows, utility poles and signs.

If in a vehicle:

1. Pull over, keeping away from overhead objects such as trees, buildings, utility poles, signs, tunnels and overpasses.
2. Get down as low as you can in the vehicle until the shaking stops.

The McGill web site: www.mcgill.ca and radio stations will broadcast information regarding class cancellations and school closings.

• Evacuate cautiously, taking your key personal belongings and any emergency supplies. Be prepared for aftershocks.
• Do not use elevators or turn on lights.
• Look for any signs of structural damage and for persons who may be injured or trapped. Watch for falling objects.

• Go to your evacuation meeting location. Report injured or trapped persons and any signs of structural damage to emergency personnel.
• Only use phone for emergencies; overloading the phone system may delay the arrival of emergency assistance.

1. Remain calm and be patient.
2. Follow the advice of Security and/or local emergency officials.
3. Listen to your radio or television or go to the McGill web site for news and instructions.
4. If the act of terrorism or disaster occurs near you, check for injuries. Give first-aid and get help for seriously injured people.
5. Do not use the telephone unless it is a life threatening emergency.

• Study the campus and neighbourhood with respect to routes between your residence and class/activities. Know where emergency phones are located.
• Be very careful using ATMs at night or in unfamiliar surroundings. When walking, walk in the middle of the sidewalk and walk facing oncoming traffic.
• Try not to overload yourself with packages or other items. Keep your hands as free as possible.
• Do not wear music headphones while walking or jogging.
• Do not read while walking or standing on a sidewalk. Present a confident and aware attitude. Walk briskly.
• If you carry a purse, carry it close to your body, preferably in front. Carry no more money or credit cards than you absolutely need.

• If you wear a purse with a shoulder strap, be prepared to let it go if snatched. Otherwise you could be knocked down and hurt.

• Avoid being on the street alone if you are upset or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Know your surroundings and do not hesitate to report suspicious activities and loitering.

• Remain aware of your surroundings, whether alone or with a companion. Make use of your senses; listen for footsteps and voices and take note of other people in the area.

• Be aware that your shoes and clothing may hinder an escape. Think of what to do in case of an attack (e.g. kick off high-heeled shoes).

• Remember: avoid traveling alone. Avoid “shortcuts”. Use the student-operated service, Walksafe, after dark.

If external help is required (police, ambulance, fire department):

Call Emergency Services: 911.

Security monitors and records all 911 calls placed from McGill landlines on the Downtown campus.

If you are calling from a cell phone, public pay phone or from Macdonald campus: Call 911 AND Security 514-398-3000 (Downtown) or 514-398-7777 (Macdonald).

If internal help only is required:

Call Security at 514-398-3000 (Downtown) or at 514-398-7777 (Macdonald).

Accidents, hazardous spills, critical breakdowns, plumbing or electrical services and gas smells are examples of incidents that can be handled by Security.

1. Your name and phone number.

2. Location of the incident.

3. Nature of the incident.

4. Number of injured people and nature of injuries.

5. Nearest building entrance that emergency personnel can use.

6. To have someone who will meet emergency personnel outside building.

7. To stay on the line.

If your call to Security gets interrupted:

Please call again.

Some emergency phones disconnect automatically to avoid tying up emergency lines.

If an emergency phone is out of service:

• Please report it immediately to Security.

Public telephones on campus

No-charge calls to 911 and Security.