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i III. MEDICAL In the event of a major emergency that is a life-threatening situation (e.g., difficulty in breathing, unconsciousness,severe chest Pain, burns, and shock) requiring that normal operations be disrupted, the following procedures nnust be followed: CALL THE PARAMEDICS OR FIRE DEPARTMENT DIAL 911 1. Give your location,work area and how to get to the victim. 2. Describe the victim's condition as accurately as you can: burned,bleeding,broken bones, etc. 3. Remain on the line if tine emergency agency has further questions or instructions on what to do until help arrives. 4. NOTIFY Receptionist immediately that an emergency exists and that a call has been placed for assistance. 5. NOTIFY your Supervisor(s). 6. DO NOT move the victim unless there is a danger of further injury if not moved. 7. CONTACT any available person trained in CPR or first aid, pending the arrival of professional help. 8. KEEP the victim warm by covering with a coat or blanket until help arrives. s 9. ASSIGN someone to meet the responding agency and direct them to the victim. IV. POWER FAILURE 1. If your work area loses power,lighting and electrical outlets will be affected. 2. It is seldom necessary for occupants to evacuate a building unless there is a prolonged power outage. 3. Remain in your immediate area until the expected duration of the outage can be determined and you receive further instructions. 4. If you are asked to leave the building,go directly to the nearest exit. 5. Keep flashlights oil hand in various areas for power outages. 6. Larger installations should provide emergency battery-operated lighting in strategic areas,synch as hallways,computer rooms,and telephone rooms. I 7. Data processing departments with computers should have Uninterrupted Power Source (UPS)systems available. I y