Medical:

In case of a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. If you are appropriately trained in CPR and/or first aid and feel comfortable dealing with a situation, please do help. The Good Samaritan laws protect you (and the University) from liability provided you are acting within the bounds of your training (i.e. don’t try an amputation). Never move an unconscious or seriously injured person unless they are in immediate and imminent danger in their current location (i.e. the lab is on fire).

Fire:

Fire alarms can be distinguished by their extremely loud alarm as well as the flashing firelights in the room. In the event of a fire, you must evacuate the building. Ask all the customers to calmly leave the building without causing a panic. Close the door behind you, but do not worry about setting the alarm. Be familiar with the posted evacuation plans so you know where to direct customers in the labs and libraries.

Earthquake:

During an earthquake everyone in the lab or library, including you, should get under the desks for protection. Once the earthquake has stopped you may get out from under the desk and go to the evacuation areas as long as there is not a risk of falling objects. Depending on the severity of the earthquake and the level of damage, the labs and libraries may be able to continue operating as normal or may need to be evacuated. Be familiar with the posted evacuation plans so you know where to direct customers in the labs and libraries.