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• After the emergency, promptly report the incident to the MIT Safety Office (phone 3-4736, room

E19-207).

Dial 100 for:

• fire

• toxic gas leaks

• Campus Patrol

• ambulance

• serious illness

• accidents

Dial FIXIT (3-4948) for:

• floods

• city gas leaks

• stuck elevators

• loss of heating

• loss of fume hood fans

• lost of electrical power

• loss of ventilation

Other Safety-Related Phone Numbers:

• Roylance, David - DMSE Safety Officer 6-202 3-3309

• Wilson, Frederick - DMSE Safety Technician 13-4078 3-6866

• Diffley, Raymond - MIT Safety Office 3-4736 E19-207

• Clifford, Robert - MIT Industrial Hygiene Office 3-0908 20C-204

Additional Resources:

• Medical Department (24 Hour Emergency) 3-1311 E23-189

• Medical Department 3-4481 E23

• MIT Safety Office 3-4736 E19-207

• Environmental Medical Services 3-5360 20B-238

• Biohazard Assessment Office 3-1740 20C-208

• Radiation Protection Office 3-2180 20C-207

First Aid

In a medical emergency, summon professional medical attention immediately by dialing 100. Provide first

aid within the scope of your training while waiting for professional help to arrive. Be prepared to describe

accurately the nature of the accident.

Use of Emergency Equipment

Everyone working in DMSE laboratories must know how to use emergency equipment such as spill kits,

safety showers, and eye wash apparatus. Know where these items are located in your laboratories.

Thermal Burns

• If the burn is minor, apply ice or cold water.