Other Emergencies

Injury or Illness

Immediately call Campus Safety.

Note any medical alert information that may be present on jewelry, and report it to the dispatcher.

Do not move an injured person unless absolutely necessary.

Stay with the victim and assist as necessary until help arrives.

Note: Work-related injuries or illnesses must be reported to the employee's supervisor and the Environmental Health & Safety Office as soon as possible.

Hazardous Material Spill/Release

Report hazardous material/chemical spills or releases to Campus Safety. Try to describe the conditions and identify the material to the dispatcher.

For spills in laboratories, refer to the Bryn Mawr College Laboratory Emergency Guide for additional instructions.

Elsewhere, do not attempt to clean up spills of materials you believe to be hazardous. Indoors: Close doors to the spill area and turn off sources of ignition. Leave the area immediately and call Campus Safety.

Outdoors: If a vehicle leaks fuel, turn off the engine and direct other vehicles away from the spill area because vehicle engines may be a source of ignition. Stay upwind of any outdoor spill or release to the air. Call Campus Safety.

Eye or skin contact: If a hazardous material spills/splashes on skin or eyes, flush the affected area immediately with running water. Have someone call Campus Safety. Continue rinsing the skin or eyes until help arrives.

Power or Other Utility Failure

Contact Campus Safety if the outage presents an emergency requiring immediate response. Call 7310 for updates as to when power is expected to be restored.

Turn off appliances and computer equipment to prevent damage by voltage spikes or surges that may occur when power is restored.

Candles, lighters and other open flame devices should never be used during a power failure. Keep a flashlight in a convenient location.

If people are stuck in an elevator, tell them you will get help, contact Campus Safety and stay with them until help arrives.

Gas Leak

Extinguish open flames, turn off appliances, open windows and leave the area. Call Campus Safety from a safe location.

Flooding

The topography of the campus is such that flooding of buildings is much more likely to occur due to plumbing or drainage system failures than from rising surface waters. If you observe standing or flowing water in a building, notify Campus Safety. Avoid all contact with the water because it presents a serious risk of electric shock and may be contaminated.

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Contact Us

Campus Safety Department

John Maloney Memorial Building
Phone: (610) 526-7911

Lil Burroughs
Bi-Co Executive Director, Campus Safety
Phone: (610) 526-7911