Introduction: Emergency Response Guide
Emergency Preparedness at ASU
Emergencies, disasters, accidents, injuries, and crimes can occur without warning at any time. Being physically and psychologically prepared to handle unexpected emergencies is an individual as well as an organizational responsibility.
This Emergency Response Guide (ERG) has been developed to assist in minimizing the negative effects from such events. Read this guide thoroughly before an emergency occurs, and become acquainted with the contents. A hard copy of this ERG is available from Environmental health & Safety at 480.965.1823 in the form of a flip chart to be kept in your office for immediate reference.
BOOKMARK THE ERG WEBPAGE
Once you are familiar with the information enclosed, you will be better prepared to protect yourself and your co-workers. If you have questions concerning a unique situation not covered in this reference or need additional emergency information, please contact ASU Environmental Health & Safety at 480.965.1823 or ASU Police by campus at: Tempe 480.965.3456| Poly 480.727.3456 or 480.727.3456 after hours| West 602.543.3456| Downtown 602.496.3456, or ASU Environmental Health & Safety at 480.965.1823.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO PREPARE
Keep emergency supplies in your office (medications, flashlights, comfortable shoes, bottled water, batteries, portable radio).
Post an Emergency Response Guide in a visible location in your office. Insure all staff are made aware of its location.
Become familiar with all exit routes from your building.
Locate the nearest fire extinguisher and pull station and register for a fire extinguisher training course.
Register for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), First Aid, Crime Prevention, or other safety training courses.
If Calling 911 on a Cell Phone – Identify your Location (ASU Campus and address).
EMERGENCY RECOVERY AT ASU
After an emergency occurs, recovery is the next step. ASU is insured for losses to University-owned property (real and personal), and injury to non-employees such as student, patrons, visitors, and volunteers (liability), and injury to employees while on-the-job (workers’ compensation). However, a claim must be generated in order to make the loss known to appropriate ASU representatives, and ultimately to the ASU’s self-insurance provider.
For Property and Liability Losses
Property claims that exceed $10,000 must be reported within 24-hours. Property claims less than $10,000 must be reported within 90 days. A death on campus or serious injury to a patron, student, or visitor must be reported within 24-hours to Insurance Services at: 480. 965.1851 or 602.524.2142. Information on filing and various claim forms are available at ASU Insurance Services
For Workers’ Compensation Losses
All workers’ compensation claims must be reported verbally within 48-hours of the occurrence by calling 602.542.9675. Questions regarding workers’ compensation should be directed to Human Resources at 480.965.2701. Information and forms for filing a workers’ compensation claim are available at: http://www.asu.edu/hr/benefits/workers_compensation.html
For Follow-up on Potential or Sustained Injuries
Whether or not a claim is filed, report all accidents and incidents involving potential or sustained injury to an individual on ASU property to the Environmental Health & Safety Loss Prevention Coordinator at 480.965.1823. Information and forms for filing an accident and incident report are available at: http://www.asu.edu/uagc/EHS/riskforms.htm