1. Emergency Response
1.1 Emergency Response Procedures and Contact Numbers
Weizmann Emergency Number Ext. 2999Prepare the following information:View or print a poster of emergency numbers.
- Your name and contact number - telephone, beeper, cellular
- The location of the emergency - area, building, room number, etc.
- The nature of the emergency - fire, chemical spill, radiation exposure, medical, biological hazard, etc.
- The number of persons affected and/or injured
| General Safety Officer (GSO) | |
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| Uzi Beitler | Ext. 3988 or 3844
Home: 08-945-9618 Mobile: 054-2638840 |
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) |
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| Zvi Loebel | Ext. 2810 |
Office Manager |
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| Yael Elbank | Ext. 3844 |
Campus Security & Fire Fighting |
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Ext. 2999/ 3515/ 2194 |
Off-campus Emergency Services
| Natali (Heart Attack or other Medical Emergency): | 6800 |
| By Cellular Phone: | 03-695-7230 |
| Customer Code: | 62421 |
| Magen David Adom (Red Cross): | 08-101 |
| Kaplan Hospital - Emergency: | 08-944-1267 |
| Fire Department: | 08-102 |
| Police Department: | 08-100 |
| National Poisons Center *: | 04-854-1900 |
| Chemical Information Center: | 08-925-3321 |
| Army Medical Center: | 08-978-3238 |
* Will not give information to non-medical personnel | |
1.2 Fire or Explosions (see Section 6)
- Assess the problem
* Alarm - is the fire close to you? * If yes, identify the source of the smoke (fire, chemical reaction, steam). * What chemicals, materials or equipment are close to the fire? * Has anyone been injured (burned or smoke inhalation? - Stop Exposure or Danger
* Small fires in vessels: cover with lid to isolate from oxygen source. * Small non-chemical fires: extinguish the fire with hand-held extinguisher, bending low with your back to the exit door or opening. * Otherwise, sound the alarm. For fires involving hazardous chemicals, close doors and windows and EVACUATE! * Do not use elevators. For special hazard exposure areas (biological, chemical, or radiation),
leave the area and close the door immediately.
Activate the fire alarm! - Call for Help!
* Notify the Emergency Services (Security): Ext. 2999, 3515 or 2194. * Sound the Fire Alarm to evacuate the building. - Immediate Treatment
* In case of smoke inhalation, remove the injured person to fresh air. * In case of burns, follow first-aid procedures (as described in section 3.1) and take victim immediately to Kaplan hospital. * If clothing or hair catches fire: Wrap a fire-blanket around the victim, or drop to the floor and roll to smother the flames. - Reporting and Follow-up
* Do not re-enter the area without permission from the Safety and Environment Unit. * Complete and submit a "Work Accident Report" to the Safety and Environment Unit immediately.
1.3 Chemical Spills (see Section 7)
- Assess the problem
* Hold your breath! Are you in immediate danger?
If yes or you are unsure, exit immediately and shut the door.* What hazards are associated with the chemical? * Was anyone directly exposed (spill, gas, smoke, aerosol)? * Is the spilled chemical adjacent to other chemicals or materials? - Stop Exposure or Reduce Hazard
* Non-hazardous chemical spills: Prevent chemical from spreading (contain), clean-up. * Small (<1 liter) hazardous chemical releases: Notify and/or evacuate persons in the immediate area. * Large or/and very hazardous chemical releases: Sound the fire alarm, exit, close off the area where the release occurred. * If someone is splashed by a chemical: Remove affected clothing. Flush the skin and/or eyes with generous amounts of water. * For volatile chemicals: Open windows. Close doors. Exit the premises. * For fires: See section 1.2 - Call for Help! (Depending on the severity of the spill)
* Notify the Emergency Services (Security): Ext. 2999. * Notify your supervisor and the Department Safety Warden. * Sound the Fire Alarm to evacuate the building. - Immediate Treatment
* Continue flushing skin, or eyes at the eye-wash station, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. * Small spills (< 1 liter) with known hazards may be cleaned up after informing the Safety Unit and only under its supervision (including wearing appropriate protective clothing). - Reporting and Follow-up
* Do not re-enter the area without permission from the Safety and EnvironmentUnit. * The Safety and Environment Unit will direct/clean-up any large or dangerous spills. * Complete and submit a "Work Accident Report" to the Safety and Environment Unit immediately.
1.4 Radiation Exposure (see Section 9)
- Assess the problem
* Was any material spilled or inhaled by persons present? * Is there an infectious agent or hazardous chemical component? * What is the quantity of material spilled? - Stop Exposure or Danger
* In case of exposure to radiation contact the Safety and Environment Unit (Preferably the Radiation Officer or Monitors). * If someone is splashed by radioactive material, remove all contaminated clothing and clean skin with soap and water to avoid transferring the radiation. Avoid organic solvents or abrasive soaps. * Notify persons in the immediate area, mark off the contaminated area, evacuate the room and shut the door! * The contaminated persons should not leave until checked by the Radiation Officer or an Inspector. - Call the appropriate number for Help! (Depending on the severity of the incident)
* Notify the Radiation Safety Officer: Ext. 2810. * Notify your supervisor and the Department Safety Warden. - Immediate Treatment
* In case of direct exposure to non-ionizing radiation, stop the source from radiating and leave the target area. * For spills, treat for the biological or hazardous chemical component first. * If the skin has been perforated by a needle or broken glass, rinse under tepid water. - Reporting and Follow-up
* The Radiation Unit will direct/clean-up any spills. * Do not re-enter the area without permission from the Safety and Environment Unit. * Complete and submit a "Work Accident Report" to the Safety and Environment Unit immediately.
1.5 Medical Emergencies (see Section 3)
- Assess the problem
* Incident: Heat burn, chemical burn, cuts or abrasions, breaks or strain, poison, electric shock, heat stroke. * How many people have been affected and what is the severity of the accident? - Stop Exposure or Danger (Depending on the severity of the accident)
* Acid or alkali burn: Rinse skin for at least 10 minutes.
Irrigate eyes at eyewash station for at least 15 minutes.
Electrical shock: Cut off power source, treat as major injury.
Heat stroke: Remove from heat, loosen clothing, and rest. - Call for Help! (Depending on the severity of the accident)
* Notify Emergency Services: Ext. 2999. - Immediate Treatment
Heat burn: Cover with dry and sterile bandage. Do not perforate blisters. Acid or alkali burn: If signs of burn remain, rinse for 30 minutes. Cover with dry and sterile bandage. Cuts or abrasions: Cover with dry and sterile bandage. Use pressure to stop major bleeding. Major injury: Lay victim down. Keep victim warm, still and quiet. Poison: Call for an ambulance (Magen David Adom) or take casualty to the Emergency Department of the Kaplan Hospital. Keep casualty warm. Toxic gas inhalation: Bring victim to an area ventilated with plenty of fresh air. Electric shock: Keep victim warm, resting in a prone position, and quiet. Do not move. Heat stroke: Cool body (especially head) with wet cloths. Allow to drink water only in small sips. - Reporting and Follow-up
* Following first-aid, call for an ambulance (Magen David Adom) or take casualty to the Emergency Department of the Kaplan Hospital. * Complete and submit a "Work Accident Report" to the Safety and Environment Unit immediately.
1.6 Biological Hazards (see Section 8)
- Assess the problem
* What is the infectious agent and its hazard potential? * What is the cause of exposure (aerosol, injection, breakage of a container, animal bite, other)? - Stop Exposure or Danger
* Broken skin/puncture: Rinse affected area under running water! * Spills on a person: Stop work, remove clothing, shower. - Call for Help! (Depending on the severity of the incident)
* Notify the Biosafety Officer Ext. 3457, or the Emergency Ext. 2999. * Notify your supervisor and the Department Safety Warden. - Immediate Treatment
* Broken skin/puncture: Continue rinsing area. * Spilled hazardous biological material on a person: shower with disinfectant soap for at least three minutes. - Reporting and Follow-up
* Do not re-enter area without permission from the Safety and Environment Unit. * The Safety and Environment Unit will supervise or disinfect the area. * Report immediately to Institute Nurse for blood tests and doctors examination, which will be administrated as required. * Complete and submit a "Work Accident Report" to the Safety and Environment Unit immediately.