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DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE SAFETY POLICY
Introduction |
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The following safety rules and procedures are intended to ensure a safe
working environment in compliance with University safety policies. These
safety rules are not meant to be all inclusive, for rules cannot be written
to cover every condition recognized as unsafe. For this reason, the rules
of common sense must be applied in all situations. |
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Responsibilities of Faculty and Staff |
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All faculty and staff members shall follow and enforce the safety
rules and safe practices of the Department.
All faculty and staff members shall familiarize themselves with the "In
case of Emergency" section of the safety policy and be prepared to take
the necessary action in that case. ALL WORK RELATED INJURIES, NO MATTER HOW
SLIGHT, OR ANY ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO PROPERTY SHALL BE REPORTED
IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEPARTMENT BLDG. COORDINATOR, CHERYL BRUEY AT 387-3573
(OFFICE); OR 998-4490 (CELL). |
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Responsibilities of Students |
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Students are expected to follow all Departmental safety rules and safe
practices as posted. Students shall not use equipment which they have
not been properly trained to operate. All injuries, no matter how slight,
or any accident which causes damage to property shall be reported immediately
to the faculty or staff member supervising the activity or present when
the injury or accident occur. |
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY |
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In Case of Severe Accident or Injury
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1. Don't panic.
2. Call 911 from the nearest telephone, giving the location and nature
of the problem.
3. Provide any assistance possible. In the event of possible spinal injury
or shock due to injury do not move the injured person.
4. Wait for help to arrive.
5. Notify Department Building Coordinator (7-3573) or Cell (998-4490). |
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In Case of Minor Injury
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1. If medical assistance is needed, go to the University Sindecuse Health
Center between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; otherwise, seek help
at an off-campus emergency room (Bronson Methodist Hospital 341-6386).
2. Report injury to supervising faculty, staff member, or Department Building Coordinator. |
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Follow-up |
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Accidents/injuries which occur on campus must be reported to Environmental
Health and Safety. Forms are obtained from the Department Secretary
and must be filled out and signed by both the supervising faculty or
staff member and the injured party and returned within 48 hours.
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Injuries Involving Bleeding
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Only designated supervisors who have received bloodborne pathogen training
shall administer first aid, assist, or transport an injured person who
is bleeding. Blood and bodily fluids of all people should be handled
as if they are infectious and could contain bloodborne pathogens such
as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). Universal
precautions must be followed---see the WMU Exposure Control Plan which
is available from the Technical Director.
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Non-Medical Emergencies
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In Case of an Emergency such as rape, assault, robbery, or severe
damage to a building: |
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1. Don't panic
2. Call 911 from the nearest phone, giving the location and nature of the problem.
3. Wait for help to arrive.
4. Notify Department Building Coordinator - 7-3573 or cell, 998-4490 |
IF YOU ARE EVER UNSURE OF WHETHER OR NOT TO CALL THE DEPARTMENT
BUILDING COORDINATOR, ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION AND MAKE THE CALL:
Office 387-3573 | Cell 998-4490 |
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