HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (Biological/Chemical/Radiological Hazards)
The Washington State Patrol has primary command responsibility for dealing with hazardous materials incidents. UPPS and Environmental Health and Safety may offer assistance as needed. Any spillage of a hazardous chemical or radioactive material should be reported immediately to 911. Before an incident occurs: 1. Become familiar with the hazards within your building. Know what the hazards are and their potential for harm. Know where and how hazardous substances are being stored. 2. Become familiar with first aid procedures essential for treating injured persons. When reporting, be specific about the nature of the involved material and exact location. 3. Without endangering yourself or other personnel, contain the spill if possible. This will reduce the spread and danger of contamination. Do not walk into or touch any spilled material. Avoid inhalation of all gases, fumes, and smoke even if no hazardous materials are involved. 4. Rescue injured or trapped persons and remove them from the incident area if it is possible to do so without jeopardizing your own safety. Encourage trapped persons to self-rescue and remove themselves from the affected area. 5. Anyone who may be contaminated by the spill is to avoid contact with others as much as possible and remain near the scene for decontamination if necessary. Administer first aid only according to the rescuer’s training. 6. If, as a result of the spill, a danger of fire, explosion, spread of toxic fumes, or further contamination of personnel exists, activate the building alarm and evacuate the building. 7. When the building evacuation alarm is sounded, walk to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same. 8. Once outside, proceed to the designated gathering point. This should be a clear area, a safe distance away that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Stay there. 9. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. 10. Immediately notify emergency personnel of any injured persons and individuals remaining in the affected building. 11. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by emergency personnel.
VIOLENT OR CRIMINAL ACTION
If you are a victim or a witness to any on campus offense avoid any risk to your safety and call 911 immediately.
Everyone is asked to assist in making the campus a safe place by being alert to suspicious situations and promptly reporting them. If you observe a crime, suspicious person or incidents call 911 to report it.
If you witness any ARMED INDIVIDUAL OR A SHOOTER at any time: 1. Get out –get out of the area immediately. Don’t waste time gathering your belongings. Go to the nearest safe location and call 911. 2. Hide out – If you can’t get out safely hide somewhere that offers protection.
3. Keep out – Find a room that will lock or blockade it to keep the shooter out of your area. 4. Spread out – If several of you are gathered in a confined area, spread out. Don’t huddle together. 5. Take out – It may become necessary for you to do whatever you can to take out the shooter.
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