Medical Emergencies

Tour Lab Chemical Hygiene Plan (2004), pg. 2

MEDICAL EMERGENCIE

SAUGUST, 2,

2011

MAJOR EMERGENCIES• If it is not practical to move the ill or injured

individual, do NOT call 911; call the Rice University Police

• Depending on the injury, individual will be taken to Hermann Hospital’s Emergency Room (or hospital of choice); Rice ID required

• If injury involves a chemical, an MSDS should accompany the victim to the hospital

• Report immediately to the supervisor, who should then fill out a First Report of Injury form

MINOR EMERGENCIES

• If medical attention is required, the injured should be taken to Hermann Hospital’s Emergency Room or their physician of choice

• For situations not involving an injury contact the Environmental Health and Safety Department (EH&S)

• Complete an Accident Incident Report Form

• Submit it to the Department Head and EH&S

REPORTING ACCIDENTS

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Ambulance/Fire/Police 713-348-6000

Office of Environmental Health and Safety 713-348-4444

Student Health Services (Open M-F) 713-348-4966

Memorial Hermann Hospital Emergency Room 713-704-4060

Poison Information Center 1-800-222-1222