UCSI 2017 UCSI University Campus Emergency Guide
UCSI 2017 UCSI University Campus Emergency Guide
UCSI 2017 UCSI University Campus Emergency Guide
INTRODUCTION 3
2. Civil Disturbances/Demonstrations. 9
2.1 In case of a civil disturbance 9
2.2 If the disturbance is observed from a distance. 10
5. Fire Emergency 11
5.1 How and why fires happen.. 12
5.2 Ten basic control strategies.. 12
5.3 If a fire alarm is activated 12
5.4 If a fire is discovered... 13
5.5 If your clothes catch fire.. 13
5.6 Render first aid as necessary 13
8. Hostage Situation. 15
8.1 If you are involved in a hostage situation 15
9 Medical Emergencies... 16
9.1 If you experience or witness a medical emergency. 16
This Campus Emergency Guide is designed to provide guidance to faculties, staff and students to
handle various emergencies in the campus. Please keep this guide near you for reference at all
times. In case of any emergency situation, you are required to call UCSI University Security at
the contact numbers provided below.
Each emergency situation is unique. For that reason, no emergency guide can ever be
comprehensive. However, in any emergency, it is recommended that you remain calm; observe the
situation around you; and report emergencies to Campus Security as soon as it is reasonably
possible.
Campus Security
In the event of a campus emergency (e.g. fires, need for medical attention or hazardous material
spills), contact the Guard House (extension numbers as set out below) immediately. This extension
serves as the hotline for 24-hour emergencies. UCSI University Security personnel are
accessible and adequately equipped to immediately respond to campus emergencies. They are
also in direct communication with the local Fire Departments and Police authorities.
North Wing Campus, Kuala Lumpur South Wing Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Security Department Security Department
Guard House: 03 9101 8880 ext. Guard House: 03 9101 8880 ext.
5401 (NW) 3189 (SW)
Student Affairs & Alumni Office: Student Affairs & Alumni Office:
03 9101 8880 ext. 3451/3006/5052 03 9101 8880 ext. 3451/3006/5052
Police Station Cheras: 03 9205 0222 Police Station Cheras: 03 9205 0222
General Police Hotline: 03 2266 3333 General Police Hotline: 03 2266 3333
Pondok Polis Taynton View (NW) : Pondok Polis Taman Connaught (SW) :
03-9131 5022 03-9101 3223
Cheras Fire and Rescue Station (Balai Cheras Fire and Rescue Station (Balai
Bomba Dan Penyelamat Cheras): Bomba Dan Penyelamat Cheras):
03 9132 9490 / 9491 / Toll Free: 1800 03 9132 9490 / 9491 / Toll Free: 1800
888 994 888 994
Red Crescent Ambulance: Dial 999 Red Crescent Ambulance: Dial 999
HUKM (Hosp. University Kebangsaan HUKM (Hosp. University Kebangsaan
Malaysia) 03 9145 5588/5555 Malaysia) 03-9145 5588/5555
UCSI Laurent Bleu Clinic: 03 9101 8880 UCSI Laurent Bleu Clinic: 03 9101 8880
ext. 5405/5005 ext. 5405/5005
Emergencies, disasters, accidents, injuries and crimes often occur without warning. Being well
prepared to handle unexpected emergencies is an individual as well as an organisational
responsibility. These emergency procedures have been developed to minimise negative effects
from such events.
Please read this entire guide thoroughly before an emergency occurs and maintain copies for
immediate reference. We suggest you keep a copy near your telephone for easy access. Once you
are familiar with the procedures, you will be better equipped to protect yourself and your co-
workers/students.
First aid kits can be found in the residential halls at both wings (i.e. South Wing and North
Wing) in the Kuala Lumpur campus, and at guardhouses in all campuses.
This document describes general procedures for seventeen (17) types of emergencies:
1. Bomb Threats
a. Remain calm.
b. Listen carefully. Be polite and show interest. Try to keep the caller talking so
that you can gather more information about the device, the validity of the
threat, or the identity of the caller. Listen carefully for background noises.
c. Note the phone number of the caller if your telephone has a display.
e. Upon completion of the call, immediately call the police and campus security.
Then complete the checklist while the call is still fresh in your memory.
c. Do not use cell phones or radio equipment within one hundred fifty (150)
metres of the suspicious object.
f. If instructed to evacuate, move at least 150 metres away from the building.
Do not attempt to evacuate the building without the authorisation or assistance of emergency
personnel. Current emergency management guidelines caution against automatic evacuation. In
most cases, people are likely to be more secure in their offices, laboratories, or classrooms than
in hallways that have not been searched or outdoors where an actual threat may be even more
likely to exist.
Note: If a search of the building is conducted, you and other staff may be asked to accompany
Police officers since you are more likely to notice something out of the ordinary in your own
area or facility.
Note: *3189 / 5401 South Wing (Guardhouse); 5401 - North Wing (Guardhouse), 09-628 1889 ext.
6042 for Terengganu Campus (Guard House) and 082- 455 255 ext. 7013 Sarawak Campus (Security
Counter).
Use the Bomb Threat Checklist to document useful information that may help the UCSI
University Security Department in investigating a bomb threat.
Time of Call:
Length of Call:
Gender of Caller:
Race/Nationality of Caller:
Age of Caller:
A. Questions to ask
1. When is the bomb going to explode?
8. Why?
B. Other Observations
(i) Callers voice (Please indicate Yes or No)
Yes / No Yes / No
Accent Laughter
Angry Lisp
Calm Loud
Clearing throat Ragged
Cracking voice Raspy
Crying Normal
Deep breathing Soft
Disguised Slurred
Distinct Stutter
Excited
If the voice is familiar, who did it sound like?
Yes / No Yes / No
Educated
Foul
Incoherent
Irrational
Fluency
Message read by caller
Yes / No Yes / No
Animal noises Office machinery
Factory machinery PA system
House noises Phone booth
Local Static
Long distance Street noises
Music Voices
None Others (mention)
C Particulars of Reporting Person
Date:
Name: Job Title:
Tel. Number: Department:
Signature
Dial 999 (Police) or ext. 3189 / 5401* (UCSI University Guardhouse) immediately.
*Note: 3189 / 5401 South Wing (Guardhouse); 5401 - North Wing (Guardhouse), 09-628 1889 ext. 6042 for
Terengganu Campus (Guard House) and 082- 455 255 ext. 7013 Sarawak Campus (Security Counter).
All/any form of demonstration in Malaysia is unlawful with exceptions like public gatherings
that have been approved and provided with permits issued by the Malaysian Police. Any
demonstration on the Universitys property that interferes with the educational function of the
institution or in which violence, property damage, or other unlawful behaviour occurs is
unlawful.
In the event of a civil disturbance, you should immediately contact the Campus Security at
extensions 3189/5401* and be prepared to give information such as the name of the group, if
known; the location and size of the group; and whether any weapons are involved.
Avoid provoking or obstructing demonstrators, and avoid the area of the disturbance. While you
should continue to conduct normal business operations as much as possible, you should also be
prepared to secure your work area by locking doors, safes, files, vital records, and expensive
equipment, and by logging off your computers. If it becomes necessary, cease operations and
evacuate. If the disturbance is outside, stay away from all doors or windows, and stay inside.
If you have a question on whether a demonstration is unlawful, call the UCSI University
Campus Security at extensions 3189/5401*.
Note: *3189 / 5401 South Wing (Guardhouse); 5401 - North Wing (Guardhouse), 09-628 1889 ext.
6042 for Terengganu Campus (Guard House) and 082- 455 255 ext. 7013 Sarawak Campus (Security
Counter).
a. Stay inside.
e. Secure your work area (lock doors, safes, files, vital records, and expensive
equipment).
Generally, elevators should not be used in emergencies because of the possibility of getting
trapped in the event of a power outage or mechanical failure, or due to the possibility that the use
of elevator equipment will spark a fire or cause an explosion, as with a chemical emergency.
However, exceptions include but are not limited to getting a person with a disability to safety,
when evacuation is urgent and the use of an elevator is necessary; and when the elevator is operated
by the Fire Department personnel.
The university is normally open throughout the normal academic sessions, and thus faculties and
staff must assume responsibilities for their own health and safety, as well as for their class and
work-related responsibilities. While this frequently requires a delicate balance, each individual
must be the ultimate arbiter of varying situations.
If the need for a campus closure is identified during the day, the decision will be communicated
throughout the campus and through the designated media. A campus closing notice will also be
prominently displayed on the main webpage -- http://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/index.aspx -- if
a decision is made to close the campus. All employees and nonresident students will be notified
by University officials to leave the campus.
Note: In the event that an evacuation becomes necessary, all personnel are expected to assist in
helping students and staff exit the campus.
For information during an emergency or to find out if the University is closed, visit
www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/index.aspx
5. FIRE EMERGENCY
Electricity
Static Electricity
Sparks
Friction
Mechanical heat
Chemical reaction
Compressed gas
Lighting
Flames
b. Ensure that all fire-fighting equipment are properly handled and in good
working condition.
g. A first aid kit should be made ready and available at all times.
h. All occupants must be instructed to notify internal security and the Fire &
Rescue Department, if a fire breaks out.
j. Ensure that all fire doors at the fire-fighting access areas are shut at all times.
g. Tell Fire personnel the location of disabled persons remaining in the building.
h. Proceed to the designated meeting point at least 100 metres away from the
building. Follow the signs indicating the path to the point of assembly.
d. Tell Fire personnel the location of disabled persons remaining in the building.
Major flooding and water damage on campus could be the result of catastrophic weather
conditions, broken water pipes, clogged drains, or construction damage. The best preparation is
to be familiar with the Universitys campus evacuation plan beforehand.
If you know the source of the water and are confident of your ability to stop it (i.e. unclog the
drain, turn off the water), do so. Be prepared to assist as directed in protecting and securing vital
equipment, records, or chemicals that are in jeopardy. Take only essential steps to avoid or
reduce immediate water damage, such as moving items to higher, safer ground, or covering objects
with plastic sheeting. Do not return to your building unless you have been instructed to do so.
a. Remain calm.
a. Remain calm.
d. If you are confident you can stop the leak (i.e. unclog the drain, turn off the
water), do so.
f. Take only essential action to avert immediate water damage (i.e. move items to
a higher ground, or cover objects with plastic).
A hazardous material spill occurs when a significant amount of hazardous material is released
and/or when containment is not possible.
b. If the hazardous material comes in contact with your skin, immediately flush the
affected area with copious amounts of water for at least fifteen (15) minutes and
seek medical attention.
8. HOSTAGE SITUATION
If you are involved in a hostage situation, take steps not to aggravate the situation. Remain calm
and encourage others around you to remain calm. If possible, contact the Campus Security or the
Police. DO NOT argue or attempt to negotiate.
Contact the campus security or the police, if possible, and supply as many details as
possible including:
c. Weapons displayed.
Note: *3189 / 5401 South Wing (Guardhouse); 5401 - North Wing (Guardhouse), 09-628 1889 ext.
6042 for Terengganu Campus (Guard House) and 082- 455 255 ext. 7013 Sarawak Campus (Security
Counter).
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d. Threats made.
g. Try to get others to remain calm. Tell them to do what they are told.
9. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Medical emergencies may include any life-threatening situation, such as broken bones, cessation
of breathing, chest pain, excessive bleeding, unconsciousness and etc.
If you or someone in your office sees a medical emergency, contact the Campus Security or call
the ambulance immediately.
Unless you are properly trained, do not try to render any first aid or use Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) before trained assistance arrive. If you are trained in CPR and the victim has
no pulse and is not breathing, use CPR on the victim. If trained in first aid, use pressure to stop
bleeding. Do not move a victim unless safety dictates otherwise.
b. Remain calm.
If you encounter a potentially dangerous person, take steps not to aggravate the situation or the
person. While with or near the person, remain calm and cooperate. Be sure to make no sudden
movements. When it is safe to do so, contact UCSI University or call the police and give as
much information as possible under the circumstances, especially your name and location
(department, building and office number). If safe to do so, alert other employees/students that an
emergency/dangerous situation is present or imminent and that everyone should quietly leave the
area.
a. Remain calm.
If a power outage occurs in your office or building, remain calm, and contact UCSI University to
report the loss of power.
To prepare before an emergency, be familiar with your buildings evacuation plan, and keep a
flashlight available in a location you can find easily in the dark. You can also prepare yourself
for such an emergency by being familiar with procedures for being caught in an elevator if the
power goes out.
If you are trapped in an elevator during a power outage, help others in your immediate area who
may be unfamiliar with your office space. If you are in an unlighted area, proceed cautiously to
an area that has emergency lights. If you are instructed to evacuate the building, proceed
cautiously to the nearest clear exit.
Any downed or fallen wires should be treated as live and dangerous, and you should stay away
from them. Fallen power lines are dangerous because they carry electric currents that can cause
serious or fatal injuries. If you encounter a fallen wire, keep yourself and others away, and call
UCSI University, or the Guardhouse at ext. 3189/5401*.
a. Remain calm.
Note: *3189 / 5401 South Wing (Guardhouse); 5401 - North Wing (Guardhouse), 09-628 1889 ext.
6042 for Terengganu Campus (Guard House) and 082- 455 255 ext. 7013 Sarawak Campus (Security
Counter).
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d. If in an unlighted area, cautiously move towards an area with emergency lights.
If you are an involved in a robbery/shoplifting/theft situation, take steps not to aggravate the
situation. Remain calm and cooperate. When it is safe to do so, contact UCSI University or call
the police and be prepared to provide as much information as possible. Do not attempt to
negotiate or argue with the person(s) involved.
c. As soon as it is safe, contact UCSI University or call the police and supply as
many details as possible including the number of people involved, description
of person(s) involved, weapons displayed, threats made, and etc.
e. If there is more than one person present, have someone maintain visual contact
to provide direction of travel from a safe distance. If a weapon was displayed,
do not attempt to follow.
Adverse weather refers to storms, flooding and heavy rainfall conditions that may endanger
campus citizens and equipment.
a. All outdoor and open area activities should be closely monitored and suspended,
if possible, until the threat has passed.
c. Be prepared, and stay close to a permanent building where you can take shelter
at short notice.
b. Ensure that you are in a permanent building and not a temporary structure such
as a trailer, automobile, truck or pole building.
d. If you hear thunder, you may be in close proximity to lightning and may have a
higher chance of suffering a lightning strike. Go indoors quickly.
The following information provides basic guidelines for assisting people with emotional or
chemical dependency, or psychological issues.
a. Be respectful.
Students suspected of alcohol and chemical dependencies can be discreetly referred to the
Student Development & Counselling Department (SDCD) at ext. 3190/3758/3161.
Students facing psychological trauma and those who display behavioural problems can be
discreetly referred to the Student Development & Counselling Department (SDCD) at ext.
3190/3758/3161.
If you receive a written threat or a suspicious parcel, or if you find a suspicious object anywhere,
contact UCSI University, the Guardhouse at ext. 3189/5401* or call the police immediately.
Never touch, move or tamper with suspicious objects under any circumstance. Prevent others
from handling the object or going near it. Do not use cell phones or radio equipment within thirty
(30) metres of the suspicious object as they might detonate explosives.
Write down everything you can remember about receiving the letter or parcel or finding the
object. The police will need this information.
c. Excessive postage
e. Incorrect titles
h. Excessive weight
Note: *3189 / 5401 South Wing (Guardhouse); 5401 - North Wing (Guardhouse), 09-628 1889 ext.
6042 for Terengganu Campus (Guard House) and 082- 455 255 ext. 7013 Sarawak Campus (Security
Counter).
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15.2 If you receive or find a suspicious parcel or object
a. Contact UCSI University, the Guardhouse at ext. 3189/5401* or call the police.
c. Do not use cell phones or radio equipment within thirty (30) metres of the object.
d. Write down everything you can remember about receiving the letter or parcel or
finding the object and be prepared to relay this information to law enforcement.
e. If instructed to evacuate, move at least one hundred (100) metres away from the
building.
If you witness a crime, contact UCSI University, the Guardhouse at ext. 3189/5401* or call the
police immediately.
Remain calm and encourage others around you to remain calm. If you can, write down details
and descriptions while they are still fresh in your mind. Be prepared to give details to the Police
Department.
a. Contact UCSI University, the Guardhouse at ext. 3189/5401* or call the police
immediately.
Workplace violence often begins with inappropriate behaviour or signs that, when detected and
reported, may help prevent its occurrence. The following information is a mini-guide for
workplace violence education and a safer, healthier workplace for everyone.
Note: *3189 / 5401 South Wing (Guardhouse); 5401 - North Wing (Guardhouse), 09-628 1889 ext.
6042 for Terengganu Campus (Guard House) and 082- 455 255 ext. 7013 Sarawak Campus (Security
Counter).
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17.1 Risk factors that contribute to workplace violence
a. Termination of employment.
b. Disciplinary actions.
e. Financial problems.
e. Insubordinate behaviour.
g. Destruction of property.
i. Externalisation of blame.