Abnormal Events and Emergencies

Medical emergency: electrical
In the event of: You should:
Fire or smoke
 1. Pull nearest fire alarm box.
2. Report to the muster area.
3. Call 911 and stay on the line until released by the 911 operator
4. Notify your supervisor or line manager. The supervisor or line manager will be responsible for contacting additional personnel if necessary.

A suspicious package or possible explosive device

1. Call 911 and stay on the line until released by the 911 operator
2. DO NOT pull a fire alarm, instruct others to leave the building and meet at the muster/ assembly areas.
3. Notify your supervisor or line manger.
4. Go to the muster area as soon as you get off the phone with 911 operator.
5. Remain in the assembly/muster area for further instructions or until an “All Clear” signal or other instructions have been given.

A medical emergency

 

 1. Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.
2. Provide first aid if you are qualified. Automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are placed throughout TA-53 and can save a life (see http://int.lansce.lanl.gov/LANSCE-ABS0/)
3. Notify your supervisor or line manager. The supervisor or line manager will be responsible for contacting additional personnel if necessary.

 

 1. DO NOT attempt to rescue a victim from a live circuit.
2. De-energize circut if you can do it quickly and safely.
Examples include turning off a power switch, pulling out a small power plug, or activating a red Emergency System Shutdown (locally referred to as a SCRAM switch).
3. Call 911 to request medical help.
4. If the circuit has been de-energized, provide first aid if you are qualified. Defibrillators are available in many areas.
5. Notify your supervisor or line manager. The supervisor or line manager will be responsible for contacting additional personnel if necessary.
6. Remain at the scene until emergency personnel arrives.

Spills

 

 1. If the spill is small and you know how to clean it up, you may do so if it is safe. Some areas have spill kits which are easy to use.
2. Secure safety of yourself and others in the work area.
3. If it is a large spill call 911.
4. If the spill is located in a Radiological Area, call an RCT at 7-7069.
5. Notify your supervisor or line manager. The supervisor or line manager will be responsible for contacting additional personnel if necessary.
6. Prevent spills from entering drains or going into drainages if it is safe to do so
A work related injury, illness or toxic exposure during normal work hours (7:30am to 5pm). 1. You must report to the Occupational Medicine Clinic (OM-DO) at TA-3, Building 1411
A work related injury, illness or toxic exposure during off hours or on the weekend.

1. Report to the nearest urgent care or emergency room for treatment.
2. You must report to the Occupational Medicine Clinic (OM-DO) at TA-3, Building 1411 on the next work day.
A work-related injury, illness, or toxic exposure at work off-site (away from LANL).
 1. Report to the nearest urgent care or emergency room for treatment.
2. You must report to the Occupational Medicine Clinic (OM-DO) at TA-3, Building 1411 when you return to the LANL site.
Other emergency or incident Call 911 and remain on the line until emergency personnel arrive.
Notify your supervisor or line manager.

If you are not sure if an event is an emergency or if you cannot find your supervisor or line manger, call the EM&R Office at 7-6211. Then notify your supervisor. For non-emergency events, call your supervisor or line manager.