Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design Project

Section V: Accident Response

• Minor cuts and scrapes: Use the first aid kit in the lab. Or see our First Aider in ENG439.

•  Non Electrical serious and life threatening injuries:  Pull the Blue emergency pull station. Call security. Go to ENG439 to get the designated First Aider.

• Electrocution, Burn, Shock:  Push the Red power shutoff button in the lab, Pull the           Blue emergency pull station.  Send a student to ENG439 to get the designated First Aider. Call security.

• If the First Aider can't be found,  try any of the engineering support staff, they all have had first aid training.

• Call security if you can't handle the situation or can't find the First Aider.

 What to do in case of Electrocution, shock:

•  Push Red Button to shut off power. Pull the Blue Emergency Pull.

•  Call Security and send someone for the First Aider in ENG439.

•  Look before you touch. The person may still be connected to the current. Touching them can pass the current through your body.

•  DO NOT touch the person with your bare hands if they are still connected to the current.

• If the person is still connected to the electrical source remove them from the current using a piece of nonconducting material such as wood, cardboard or plastic. Or if it is safe to do so unplug or shut off the source.

• Check vital signs. Look for signs of breathing and a pulse. If the person is not breathing qualified persons should begin CPR.  

• After a shock or burn to prevent shock. Have the person lie down on their side and elevate their legs higher than their head.

•  DO NOT move the injured person unless absolutely necessary

•  In cases of burns and shock, send the person to the hospital.

•  Inform management of the accident.

Accident Reporting

Accidents must be reported to:

• Department Safety Officer

• The Chair

• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

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