The Grainger College of Engineering
Computer-Based Testing Facility

Safety and Emergency Plans

Police Contact Information

Call 911 in case of an emergency. For non-emergency police, call 217-333-8911.

Other Police Contact Information

EMERGENCY PLANS - GRAINGER

EMERGENCY PLANS - CHEM ANNEX

EMERGENCY PLANS - SIEBEL

EMERGENCY PLANS - DCL

Safety and Emergency Information

The Building Emergency Action Plan (BEAP) is a document designed to assist building occupants with their emergency planning and response efforts. The BEAP includes but is not limited to:

  • Campus and building specific emergency communication systems
  • Definition of emergency management team members and/or emergency contact lists
  • Evacuation/shelter-in-place/lockdown procedures
  • Concept of operations for various types of emergency situations
  • Training and exercise schedule implementation
Run > Hide > Fight

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. It is important that we take a minute to prepare for a situation in which our safety or even our lives could depend on our ability to react quickly. When we’re faced with almost any kind of emergency – like severe weather or if someone is trying to hurt you – we have three options: Run, hide or fight.

Run
Leaving the area quickly is the best option if it is safe to do so.

  • Take time now to learn the different ways to leave your building.
  • Leave personal items behind.
  • Assist those who need help, but consider whether doing so puts yourself at risk.
  • Alert authorities of the emergency when it is safe to do so.

Hide
When you can’t or don’t want to run, take shelter indoors.

  • Take time now to learn different ways to seek shelter in your building.
  • If severe weather is imminent, go to the nearest indoor storm refuge area.
  • If someone is trying to hurt you and you can’t evacuate, get to a place where you can’t be seen, lock or barricade your area if possible, silence your phone, don’t make any noise and don’t come out until you receive an Illini-Alert indicating it is safe to do so.

Fight
As a last resort, you may need to fight to increase your chances of survival.

  • Think about what kind of common items are in your area which you can use to defend yourself.
  • Team up with others to fight if the situation allows.
  • Mentally prepare yourself – you may be in a fight for your life.

Please be aware of people with disabilities who may need additional assistance in emergency situations.

Other Resources
  • police.illinois.edu/safe for more information on how to prepare for emergencies, including how to run, hide or fight and building floor plans that can show you safe areas.
  • emergency.illinois.edu to sign up for Illini-Alert text messages.
  • Follow the University of Illinois Police Department on Twitter and Facebook to get regular updates about campus safety.

Who's at Risk?

“Workers in many different occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS. At this university, personnel with job duties that include research with or spill clean-up of potentially infectious human material, or include the responsibility of providing first aid should participate in the Bloodborne Pathogen Program” - Division of Research Safety, University of Illinois

This applies to all faculty, staff and student employees at the University of Illinois who work with or may encounter potentially infectious human material.

Responsibilities: How to Contain a Spill and Who to Contact

  • Don’t touch the infected area and cordon off the immediate surrounding area to avoid any cases of accidental contact by employees/other students.

  • Notify all supervisors on Slack; provide details on what the issue is and state that it involves biohazardous material. If in Grainger, notify the Grainger help desk on the first floor as well.

  • If any CBTF computer equipment has come into contact with the spill, make sure to also report this as broken so that it can be replaced.

  • Contact the non-emergency number for the police department (217-333-8911) to have the area disinfected. If you are at Grainger, the help desk on the first floor will be able to contact the department.

In Cases Where the Spill is Continuing to Spread Further:

  • Wear PPE equipment (such as gloves) before initiating contact with the area.

  • Attempt to contain the spill within one area as much as possible by cordoning it off with absorbent materials (paper towels, wipes) without further splashing it on the surrounding area.

  • All cleaning material that came into contact with the spill must be placed in a labeled container that is specifically designated for the collection of bio-hazardous material.

  • Once finished, immediately wash hands thoroughly after any potential contact with the spill for 20 seconds, lathering all areas of the hands and wrists.

Remember:

  • In case of a life-threatening injury or exposure, call 911.

  • In case of a non-life-threatening injury or exposure:

    • Don't touch the infected area and isolate the immediate surroundings to avoid potential further contamination.

    • Notify all supervisors on Slack (and the front desk of Grainger Library, if applicable.)

    • Await the arrival of personnel authorized for clean-up.

Source:

Division of Research Safety

How to Help Someone Having a Seizure
  1. Stay with the person until they are awake and alert after the seizure.
    • Time the seizure
    • Remain calm
    • Check for medical ID
  2. Keep the person safe.
    • Gently move or guide away from harm
  3. Turn the person onto their side if they are not awake and aware.
    • Keep airway clear
    • Loosen tight clothes around neck
    • Put something small and soft under the head

Call 911 if:

  • Seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
  • Person does not return to their usual state
  • Person is injured, pregnant, or sick
  • Repeated seizures
  • First time seizure
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Seizure occurs in water

Do NOT:

  • Do NOT restrain.
  • Do NOT put any objects in their mouth.
Source:

Epilepsy Foundation

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. It also applies to the United States Congress. 

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - The Rehab Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment and in the employment practices of federal contractors.