{"id":14522,"date":"2017-06-06T10:32:31","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T14:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/?page_id=14522"},"modified":"2024-03-29T07:06:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T11:06:04","slug":"emergency-communications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/emergency-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"BU Emergency Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><span>These instructions serves as a quick reference in the event of an emergency. Refer to the appropriate section for relevant information. For additional information on safety policies or procedures, contact Environmental Health and Safety at (617) 358-7840 (BUMC) or (617) 353-4094 (CRC), or visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\">www.bu.edu\/ehs.<\/a> Download a <a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/04\/EHS-emergency-instructions-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDF of the instructions here<\/a>.\u00a0 If you would like to report a near miss or an incident, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/bu.bioraft.com\/raft\/incident-management\/incident-report\/create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2020\/04\/BU_emergency-instructions_042820.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2022\/01\/Contact-s-1024x141.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"141\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18122 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2022\/01\/Contact-s-1024x141.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2022\/01\/Contact-s-636x88.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2022\/01\/Contact-s-768x106.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2022\/01\/Contact-s-1536x212.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2022\/01\/Contact-s.png 1948w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Fire Response | Evacuation<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/FIRE.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17089\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>R.A.C.E. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">if you detect smoke or fire<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rescue <span style=\"color: #000000;\">people<\/span><\/span> from the fire scene of fire<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Alert<\/span> other staff,\u00a0 call 911 then #<strong>2<\/strong> above to report location and details.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Confine<\/span>\u00a0 by closing doors and windows.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Extinguish\/Evacuate<\/span> only if safe or to escape a large fire. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Evacuate <\/span>building.\u00a0 Report to department rally point. Do NOT use elevators.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>For special assistance, evacuate to nearest stairwell, and notify emergency responders.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information regarding fire safety please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/ehs-topics\/fire-safety\/\">EHS Fire Safety Page<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Injuries | Medical Emergencies | Exposures<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/Medical.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17092\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Call #<strong>2<\/strong> above for medical assistance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Find defibrillators at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">maps.bu.edu<\/a> &gt;&gt; Campus &gt;&gt; Safety &gt;&gt; AEDs<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>For minor injuries:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Students: Student Health Services | 617-353-3575<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>881 Commonwealth Ave.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employees: Occupational Health Center | 617-353-6630<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>930 Commonwealth Ave, #1200<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee injury reporting, Conduent @ 1-(833)-951-2415<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Report lab-related injuries\/exposures by calling #<b>3<\/b> above, Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) | 617-414-ROHP (7647). 72 E. Concord St., Evans 825<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Hazardous Materials Spill<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/HAZMAT.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17097 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Notify personnel and isolate the area.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Contain the spill if safe to do so.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Protect nearby drains.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Call #1 to report the spill<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Do not attempt to clean unknown chemicals, large spills, highly hazardous spills, or any spill that could result in adverse exposure.\u00a0 More information\u00a0regarding how to handle spills can be found on the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/ehs-topics\/environmental\/spills\/\">EHS spills page<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Utilities Failure<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/failure.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17100 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Call #<strong>1 <\/strong>above to alert of utilities failure<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Elevator: If trapped, call #<strong>1<\/strong> above from telephone.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Electric: Plug essential equipment into red power outlets; unplug all non-essential equipment<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Water: Call #<strong>1<\/strong> Alternate water sources will be provided as necessary.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Workplace Violence | Active Shooter<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/Violence.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17102 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Follow <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>S.A.F.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Secure<\/span> your area.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Alert<\/span> by calling #2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Follow<\/span> directions of emergency responders.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Exit<\/span> when directed.<\/strong>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Active Shooter &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Run, Hide, Fight<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Run<\/span>: Escape if possible.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Hide<\/span>: Find place out of sight, lock door, barricade entrance, silence phones.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Fight<\/span> (last resort): Act aggressively, do not hesitate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>In order to keep yourself and others safe, always remember:<\/em> <strong>SEE SOMETHING&#8230;.SAY SOMETHING<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Suspicious Package | Bomb Threat<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/package.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17104 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Suspicious Package<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do not touch or disturb object<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Call #2 above.\u00a0 Provide as much information as possible<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare to evacuate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Emailed Bomb Threat<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leave the message open on your device and\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Call #2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Print, screenshot, or copy the message sand subject line.\u00a0 Note the date and time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Telephoned Bomb Threat<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remain calm &amp; DO NOT HANG UP.\u00a0 <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Record the conversation if possible\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Signal other staff members to listen and have them call #2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Write down the number<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Record exact wording of the threat<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep caller on the line for as long as possible.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/Bomb-Threat-Procedure-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bomb threat checklist<\/a> ASAP.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Be available for interviews with the building&#8217;s emergency response team and law enforcement.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Weather Emergencies<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/weather.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17107 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span>Any weather-related event that may affect normal university operations may activate the BU Emergency Response Plan. <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span>Information will be relayed via <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Today<\/a> | BU Alert <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span>Speak to your supervisor about departmental coverage. <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/04\/EHS-emergency-instructions-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-10.50.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1958\" height=\"240\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17112 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-10.50.42-AM.png 1958w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-10.50.42-AM-636x78.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-10.50.42-AM-768x94.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-10.50.42-AM-1024x126.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1958px) 100vw, 1958px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These instructions serves as a quick reference in the event of an emergency. Refer to the appropriate section for relevant information. For additional information on safety policies or procedures, contact Environmental Health and Safety at (617) 358-7840 (BUMC) or (617) 353-4094 (CRC), or visit\u00a0www.bu.edu\/ehs. 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