Each library department and branch library has a copy of the
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Manual which should
be easily accessible to all library employees and which contains a specific
evacuation plan designed for that department or branch library. This is a
brief overview of the most important safety points. Please
consult your supervisor or refer to your department's Emergency
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Manual for more detailed
information.
In the event of an emergency, notify a member of the library faculty or
staff immediately. If neither is available, notify the Circulation/Reserve
Desk.
In an emergency situation:
- Always remain calm.
- Assess your own safety and act accordingly.
- Get help from a supervisor/co-worker or another person in the area.
- Protect lives and then personal property.
- If evacuation is required, do not spend extra time to gather
books, personal belongings, etc.
- Do not use any elevator -- Use the stairs.
~ General Information ~
On the Job Injury, Accident or Illness
It is very important that you inform your supervisor or a librarian in the
department or branch library immediately if you are injured while
working. An On-The-Job Injury form needs to be completed within 5 days of
the injury. Forms may be obtained from the Administrative Offices.
Auburn University Accident/Injury/Illness/Incident Report (SEH 101-97)
form should be completed by all employees, students, or visitors who are
involved in an accident, injury, illness, or an incident involving property
damage. For library employees, this form should be filled out by the
individual involved in the incident and his/her supervisor for bodily injury,
illness, incidents, and accidents. In addition, if a library employee
sustains an injury or illness, an "on the job injury"
(OJI) form should be completed.
First Aid Kit
Each unit, department, and branch of the Libraries should have a first aid
kit. See
your supervisor to learn where your unit's, department's, or branch
library's first aid kit is located.
Fire/Fire Alarm Procedure
If you are the first to discover a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm.
DO NOT try to put out a fire if it involves any personal danger.
Notify your supervisor immediately. If a fire alarm sounds, remain calm and
evacuate the building. Do not take extra time to gather books, personal
belongings, etc. As an employee, you may be needed to help ensure that
everyone is evacuated from your area (restrooms, instruction labs,
auditorium, carrels, etc.). Please see your supervisor for a department
or branch library specific evacuation plan.
Theft
Theft is a crime. Library faculty and staff should respond whenever a theft
occurs whether it involves the personal property of patrons, library
faculty and staff or library materials or equipment. Notify your supervisor
immediately if you are aware of a situation involving theft.
Threatening/Disruptive/Abusive/Deranged Behavior
Remain calm. Assess your own safety and act accordingly. Turn the matter
over to your supervisor who may call the Libraries' security (4-1701). If
the person is perceived as a threat either to
self or to others, call 911.
Severe Weather/Tornadoes
Whenever there is a threat of severe weather, the severe weather alarms on
campus will sound. Access Services has a severe weather radio that will
signal to make an announcement over the RBD Library's public address system.
- Remain calm.
- Stay away from glass and windows.
- Proceed to the nearest interior severe weather staircase and to the
safe areas on the first and ground floors of the RBD Library. The branch
library evacuate into the central hall of their respective building. (See
your branch library or department's copy of the Emergency Preparedness,
Response and Recovery Manual for maps of safe areas.) The branch
libraries should follow the plan as implemented by their respective Colleges.
- In the event of a tornado, proceed to the safe area, curl up and
cover your head with your arms.
- If possible, duck under a sturdy object such as a desk or table.
Outdoor Warning Sirens
Listed below are the three different types of tones that one might hear if
the sirens are activated and the steps to be taken upon hearing the tones:
- 3-MINUTE LONG STEADY TONE --- This means a Tornado is in
the area. Implement your Severe Weather Action Plan immediately.
- 3-MINUTE SLOW WAIL --- This means there is an attack on the
United States or there is some type of terrorist activity. Listen to a local
radio or television station for instructions.
- 3-MINUTE FAST WAIL ---This means there is some type of
hazardous materials incident (or other emergency). Listen to a local
radio or television station for instructions.
Audible testing is conducted on a monthly basis. The Lee County
Emergency Management Agency conducts silent tests each week. A full siren
test (actual siren activation) is conducted once a month on the fourth
Wednesday at 12:00 Noon. Test activations are one (1) minute in duration.
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