In the event of an emergency such as an assault, sexual assault or threat to your life, LEAVE SITUATION and CALL 911 and then Security.
How do I know if it is an emergency?
Err on the side of caution. If you are not able to call 911 yourself, ask a co-worker or supervisor.
What information is required when I dial 911?
- Describe the Emergency
- Location (City, Campus, Site)
- Building Name
- Building Address & Room Number
- Phone Number
- Do NOT hang up as additional information may be needed
When should I call 911?
- An event that involves an immediate threat to a person or property (e.g. bomb threat, attack, gunshot, fire, car accident)
- Medical emergency (e.g. fall, head trauma, severe burn, uncontrollable bleeding, persistent or sudden chest pain, breathing emergency, severely altered level of consciousness)
- A serious crime that is in progress of that has just occurred (e.g. sexual assault, robbery, fight, break, and enter [if there is a suspect on scene] or a report of an impaired driver)
Who else should I notify?
- Immediately notify your supervisor (or have someone notify them on your behalf)
- Occupational first aid attendant(s) if worker(s) have injuires
- Ensure that Security has already been notified
To report any incident of workplace violence, please go to the UBC Centralized Accident / Incident Reporting System (CAIRS)