March 23, 2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of Neil Bartlett’s groundbreaking discovery of the first noble gas compound. Prior to Bartlett's discovery, all chemistry textbooks were written with the...
Quick Emergency Information
For all calls clearly state LOCATION and INJURY/NATURE OF EMERGENCY
INJURY/ILLNESS contact: Departmental First Aid Attendants or if not available: ON-CAMPUS FIRST AID: 2-4444
FIRST AID TIPS
- BURNS: Flush area for 20 minutes with cool water
- CUTS: Stop the bleeding with direct hand pressure
- FALL or UNCONCIOUSNESS: Since there may be serious unseen injuries, do not move the patient unless there is a life-threatening situation. Keep the patient warm.
- CHEMICAL EXPOSURE (eyes or skin): Flush with cool water for 20 minutes.
MAJOR EMERGENCIES: FIRE, POLICE, AMBULANCE & SPILL RESPONSE: 911
- FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are used for small fires. DO NOT WORK ALONE!
- SPILL RESPONSE: SPILL CART equipment is located outside Rooms A352, B170, D413, E215 and E415. Hydrofluoric Acid Kit is located in Glassblower’s Shop D113. DO NOT WORK ALONE! Contact the Safety Office (7-5216) or RMS (2-5909) for spill clean-up advice. For spills greater than 1L, contact Fire Department (911) for backup.
- FIRE BELL RINGING: STOP ALL PROCEDURES – turn off all appliances and gas valves. CLOSE ALL DOORS (DO NOT LOCK) after the last person has left the room. EXIT BUILDING IMMEDIATELY – DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR. DO NOT RETURN until the Fire Warden has announced “ALL CLEAR”.
CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MAP
Non-Emergency Contact Info |
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| Ambulance 872-5151 | Poison Control 682-5050 |
| Fire Department 665-6010 |
R.C.M.P. 224-1322 |
| Risk Management Services 822-2029 | Student Health Services 822-7011 |
| Campus Security 822-2222 |
24 hours a day Trouble Calls 822-2173 for: FLOOD, Failure of: ELEVATOR, ELECTRICITY, FUME HOOD or OTHER FACILITY PROBLEMS |
| Safewalk | 604-822-5355 |
