Spills
Report accidental spills or dumping
Promptly report any suspected spills or illicit discharges to DPS at (734) 763-1131.

If a Spill Occurs and it’s safe to respond:

• Secure the area with “Caution – Do Not Enter” tape, rope, or warning signs.
• Inform your supervisor as well as others of the spill.
• Block any drains that could be impacted by the spill by using a spill mat, drain plug, berm, or any material on hand, such as plastic garbage bags tucked around the drain or dirt piled around the drain to form a berm.

If assistance is required, contact OSEH at (734) 763-4568 or DPS at (734) 763-1131.

If you are comfortable cleaning up the spill, follow your company’s emergency spill response procedures.

When cleaning up a spill:

• Be sure to protect yourself with any necessary personal protective equipment.
• Familiarize yourself with the material safety data sheet for the spilled material.
• Be aware of any potential hazards associated with the cleanup.

When the spilled material has been cleaned up, place any contaminated materials in a sealed container. DO NOT dispose spill debris or contaminated protective equipment into the general trash, down a drain, or into the ground. Never wash spilled materials down a storm drain or sanitary sewer, or allow them to evaporate. If any spilled material enters a storm drain or sanitary sewer, contact OSEH at (734) 763-4568. The spill and materials used to cleanup any spill must be properly disposed through OSEH. DO NOT place them in the dumpster.

Be Prepared

• Keep a copy of your company’s emergency response procedures in your work area.
• Post a list of contacts in case of a spill.
• Post an evacuation route.
• List the location of spill response materials.
• Train employees in advance on when and how to properly use spill response materials.
• Assign a person to test cleanup equipment periodically and maintain its inventory.

Rubber mats, temporary drain plugs, or berms should be kept in the area so drains can be blocked immediately. For small spills, use chemical spill pillows or adsorbent materials. Other adsorbents that can be utilized to cleanup a chemical spill are sawdust, vermiculite, oil-dry, or activated charcoal. Avoid the use of cat litter ----- it is relatively non-absorbent and increases waste volume.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact OSEH at (734) 763-4568.

If improper dumping or discharge is observed on University property, immediately notify OSEH at (734) 763-4568, or DPS at (734) 763-1131.

Medical Emergencies
DON’T SECOND GUESS --- ALWAYS CALL 911!!

If you suspect a head or spinal injury, DO NOT MOVE the victim unless there is an immediate life threatening emergency.

1. Check the scene for safety, to find out what happened, and to determine how many victims there are.
2. Check the victim for consciousness; if no response, call 911.
3. Tilt the head, lift chin to open airway.
4. If victim is not breathing, give 2 rescue breaths (Normal breath given over 1 second until chest rises).
5. Check for signs of circulation (normal breathing, coughing, or movement and pulse).
6. If there are signs of circulation, but victim is not breathing, continue giving rescue breaths.
1. Re-check for signs of circulation and breathing every minute.
2. Continue cycle as long as victim is not breathing or until medical assistance arrives.
3. If victim begins breathing, place in recovery position until medical assistance arrives.
7. If there are no signs of circulation:
1. Find the center of the chest for adults/child or just below nipple line at center of chest for infant. Place the heel of your hand at that point and place your other hand on top of the first.
2. Position your shoulders over your hands.
3. Give 30 chest compressions pressing hard and fast. Rate of about 100 per minute.
4. Give 2 rescue breaths.
5. Continue cycle for approximately 1 minute and recheck for signs of circulation.
6. Continue CPR until the scene becomes unsafe, until you can see or feel signs of circulation, until an AED is ready to use, you are too exhausted to continue, or medical assistance arrives.
8. AED precautions:
1. Do not touch the victim while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating.
2. Do not use alcohol to wipe the victim’s chest dry or use an AED around other flammable materials.
3. Do not use an AED in a moving vehicle.
4. Do not use an AED on a victim lying on a conductive surface or in water.
5. Do not use an AED on a child under age 8 or 55 pounds.
6. Do not use an AED on a victim wearing a nitroglycerin patch or other patch on the chest. With a gloved hand, remove any patches from the chest before attaching the device.
7. Do not use a cellular phone or radio transmitter within 6 feet of the AED.

TO STOP BLEEDING:

1. Apply pressure directly onto the wound with a sterile gauze, clean handkerchief or bare hand.
2. Maintain a steady pressure for five or ten minutes.
3. If victim is bleeding from an arm or a leg, elevate it.
4. Stay with victim until help arrives.

BURNS AND CHEMICAL BURNS:

1. Remove the victim from the source of the burn only if it is safe for you to do so. If a chemical is involved, wear gloves or other protective gear.
2. Cool the burn by flushing with large amounts of water. Use water close to room temperature. For chemical burns, also remove any contaminated clothing.
3. Loosely cover the burn with a dry, clean or sterile dressing.
4. For electrical burns, make sure the power source is off before making contact with the victim. If victim is unconscious, do not move unless there is an immediate danger. Loosely cover the burns with a dry, clean or sterile dressing.

ABDOMINAL THRUSTS FOR CHOKING VICTIM:

1. Get behind the victim. Wrap your arms around the person’s waist, just above their navel.
2. Clasp your hands together in a double fist. PRESS IN AND UP IN QUICK THRUSTS.
3. Be careful not to exert pressure against the victim’s rib cage.
4. Repeat procedure until choking stops.

All University personnel are encouraged to learn first aid and CPR.
Call the Washtenaw County Red Cross Chapter at (734) 971-5300 or online at http://www.wc-redcross.org/ for more information.

Emergency Notification List
Serious Injury:

Call:

1. 911 or (734) 763-1131, DPS

Then call:
2. Project Manager _______________

Or call until you reach one of the following:
3. Jerry Schulte, Assistant Director (AEC) (734) 323-5958
4. Laura North, Administrative Assistant (AEC) (734) 764-2457
5. Emily Fine, Secretary of Director (AEC) (734) 763-3020

Then call:
6. OSEH (734) 647-1143

Minor Injury Requiring Doctor Visit:

After assisting, call:

1. DPS (734) 763-1131
2. Project Manager ______________
3. OSEH (734) 647-1143

Buried Utility Strike:

Call:

1. 911 or (734) 763-1131, DPS (Natural gas, Electric, or Water)

Then call:
2. Project Manager _______________