SAFETY LIAISON HANDBOOK

As part of an active plan, the Club Sports program at Colorado College has mandated the

position of a Safety Liaison for all Club Sport teams. Club Sport Safety Liaison will help

reduce the risk and ensure the safety of our Club Sports student-athletes. This handbook

was created with the intention that it be used as an educational tool and an active resource

for all Club Sport Safety Liaison.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CHRIS STARR

Director of Recreation & Fitness Center

cstarr@coloraodocollege.edu

(719) 389-6767

DILLON CAMPBELL

Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer

dpcampbell@coloradocollege.edu

(719) 389-6891

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for investing your time and effort into improving the safety of the student-

athletes in the Club Sports Program at Colorado College! By taking steps to become a

Safety Liaison, you are helping serve the 300+ members actively participating in our 16

club teams.

This Handbook is designed to highlight key information covered in your Safety Liaison

training and to be used as a reference throughout your term as a Safety Liaison. Please

review the information in this Handbook often to refresh your memory on our policies and

procedures.

Given the inherent risks associated with a sports environment and the scope of participation

within our clubs, our philosophy of risk management is “Safety First.” This involves

education, taking preventative action, and responding appropriately to emergencies. When

Safety Liaisons utilize the knowledge and skills learned, they will demonstrate to all club

members, participants, visitors, and spectators that safety is our top priority.

As a Safety Liaison, you are expected to take the responsibilities outlined in this handbook

seriously. If you ever need assistance or have questions about your role as a Safety Liaison,

contact us using the contact information listed above.

SAFETY LIAISON ROLE

Given the inherent risks associated with a sports environment and the scope of participation

within the Club Sports program, this position will help reduce the risk and ensure the safety

of our Club Sports student-athletes. To achieve this goal and do our due diligence, serving

in this capacity will involve education, taking preventative action, and responding

appropriately to emergencies.

Safety Liaison are students and/or coaches on a club sports team that, at a minimum, hold

certifications in CPR/AED and Basic First Aid from an approved provider, e.g. American

Heart Association, American Red Cross. These individuals act as a liaison between team

members, the Campus Recreation staff, and the Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer

regarding health and safety issues as it relates to their sport.

It is the expectation that Safety Liaison:

Monitor the safety of the environment in which you participate and report any unsafe

conditions, accidents, and/or incidents to the Recreation staff and/or Campus Safety,

as necessary. This includes the completion of an accident report for any injuries

sustained by members of the organization or guests at the practice or event, at

which no other Colorado College issued medical personnel is present.

In the event of an injury and/or medical emergency, aid injured individual(s) within

the scope of your training.

Report any injury and/or medical emergency to the Campus Recreation Athletic

Trainer.

Familiarize yourself with and follow the established Campus Recreation Department’s

Emergency Action Plans, as well as become acquainted with the locations of the

nearest AED during club activities.

At least one Safety Liaison must attend every club practice and event, including

away events.

Enforce the Athletic Department’s severe weather policy at all club events.

Attend all Safety Liaison trainings and meetings.

Keep and maintain the first aid kit for the duration of that sports season.

REQUIREMENTS

Each club must have a minimum of two Safety Liaison on their roster. All designated Safety

Liaison must complete a current Safety Liaison Agreement form prior to the commencement

of their season. Every Safety Liaison is required to be CPR/AED and First Aid certified. The

Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer must have a current copy of your CPR/AED and First Aid

certification. You are required to keep your certifications current. The Campus Recreation

Athletic Trainer will provide American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid training as

needed. Each Safety Liaison, must attend the Safety Liaison meetings. These meetings will

cover responsibilities and requirements of the Safety Liaison in addition to training on how

to respond to emergencies. Failure to adhere to these Safety Liaison requirements may lead

to probation, suspension, and/or termination of the club sport.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

SAFETY FIRST

Simply put, nothing else matters if club members aren't safe during practices and events.

Great tournaments, organized officers, and new equipment won't make up for an unsafe

environment. Do whatever is necessary to keep people safe.

FIRST RESPONDER

Your position is designed to be a First Responder. As a First Responder, you provide basic

first aid. In cases of a major accident, your role is to sustain life by following your scope of

training until more qualified assistance arrives. A major accident is defined as a neck, back,

or head injury, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness or semi-

consciousness, allergic reaction, or another emergency.

PREVENTATIVE SUPERVISION

This principle represents our proactive approach to safety: prevent as many accidents and

incidents as possible. This can be done by enforcing policies learned in this handbook,

participating in trainings, inspecting facilities, field, and equipment, immediately addressing

and stopping risky behavior, etc.

EMERGENCY CARE + INCIDENT REPORTING

In the event that an emergency takes place at a home practice and it is during office hours,

call/find the Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer. Once on the scene, the Campus

Recreation Athletic Trainer will make the decision regarding whether or not the athlete

needs further medical care and if the needs to be called.

If an emergency occurs during a home practice outside of the Campus Recreation Athletic

Trainer’s office hours, call 911 immediately and be ready to state the emergency and your

exact location. Once EMS has been notified, contact the Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer

to notify them of the situation. If the situation is non-life threatening, please remove the

student athlete from practice and contact the Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer.

Any time a person in your club has an injury, it is our expectation that you email the

following information to the Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer within 24 hours after the

injury has occurred:

Name of person injured

Location

Date and time

Description of how the injury occurred

Steps taken after the injury occurred (taken to hospital, sat out rest of game, etc.)

Person submitting information and contact info

In the case of a catastrophic event, defined as injuries and illnesses related to the head,

neck, spine, heart, lung, heat, sickle-cell trait, and eyes), activate the appropriate

Emergency Action Plan and then contact the Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer and the

Director of Campus Recreation.

ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES

RECREATION ATHLETIC TRAINER

Our Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer is a nationally certified and Colorado licensed health

care professional who collaborates with other health care professionals to optimize student

activity and participation in athletics, work, and life. Athletic training encompasses the

prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergency

injuries/situations, acute or chronic injuries, and medical conditions.

Neither individuals nor their insurance will be billed to utilize the Campus Recreation Athletic

Trainer. These services are provided free of charge through the Athletics Department. The

Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer may refer individuals to other medical professionals for

further evaluation, lab tests, or other services when deemed necessary. In these instances,

recreation participants are responsible for all billing related to such services.

Recreation participants are only eligible for athletic training services through the Campus

Recreation Athletic Trainer in the Campus Recreation Athletic Training Facility and are not

eligible for services through the Varsity Athletic Training Facility.

The Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer is typically on campus Monday-Friday from 12:00-

8:00 and will be present at all home competitions. The Campus Recreation Athletic Trainers

office is located in the El Pomar Sports Center, office #220 between the ice machine and

auxiliary gym, across from Reid Arena.

AEDS

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an

electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can stop an irregular heart beat

and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest.

On Colorado College’s campus, there are 10 accessible AEDS. The locations are as follows:

Worner Center: next to the information desk

Cornerstone: mezzanine near the south theater door 204A

Armstrong: Mohrman Theater Lobby

Shove: near the main chapel office next to door 105

Fine Arts Center: at the back security desk

Honnen: front desk

El Pomar Sports Center and Adam F. Press Fitness Center, 5 Locations

o North Fitness Center desk

o East end of Heritage Hall

o 2nd floor next to room #218

o 1st floor next to room #121

o Schlessman Pool

STOP THE BLEED KITS

A Stop the Bleed kit is a small kit that contains emergency medical supplies to stop major

bleeding. This equipment includes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Tourniquet, Clotting

Gauze, Hemorrhage Control Bandage, Trauma Shears, and Sterile Gauze.

Stop the Bleed Kits are located in all of the AED cabinets of the El Pomar Sports Center and

Adam F. Press Fitness Center.

ISSUED FIRST AID KITS

As a Safety Liaison, it is your responsibility to keep and maintain the first aid kit issued to

you throughout the duration of your sport season. It is required that the first aid kit be at

every practice and game. The first aid kit should be able to be easily accessed while

traveling, in case of an injury or motor vehicle collision. If at any point you need to re-stock

it, bring the kit to the Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer and they will re-stock it. Failure to

return a first aid kit one week following the conclusion of your season will result in a fee

being charged to replace the missing kit. The first aid kits should be stocked with the

following items.

1. Gloves x5 pairs

2. Pen light, scissors, nail clippers,

tweezers x1 each

3. Heel and Lace pads x20

4. Non-Adherent pads x10

5. Sterile Gauze x15

6. Alcohol Pads x10

7. Hydrocortisone x5 packs

8. Bacitracin Zin x5 packs

9. Biohazard bag x1

10. Band-Aids (Large patch x5, Small

patch x5, 4-Wing x5, Knuckle x10,

1x3 x10)

11. Cotton Tip Applicators x2

12. Tongue Depressors x2

13. 1.5” Tape x3

14. Pre-wrap x2

15. Powerflex or Lightplast x4

16. Tuf-Skin x1

17. Saline x1

18. Pocket Concussion Tool x1

CAMPUS SAFETY

The Campus Safety department consists of 23 Safety Officers who patrol the campus by

foot, on bikes, and in vehicles. Three shifts work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The

Campus Safety Department reports to the Vice-President for Student Life. As part of a

"Blended Model" of community policing, Colorado College has formed a cooperative

relationship with the Colorado Springs Police Department. There is a Campus Resource

Officer assigned to the college who is on campus during normal business hours. After hours,

the Colorado Springs Police help in patrolling the campus at those times when there is a

higher likelihood of incidents. In case of a campus emergency, contact Campus Safety at

the emergency number, extension 6911. If an individual requires immediate medical

attention or you observe an actual fire in progress, first contact 911 and then contact

Campus Safety.

CCEMS

Colorado College Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) is a student-run division of Campus

Safety and are responsible for providing professional emergency medical care to the CC

community. In addition to responding to medical incidents on campus, CCEMS assist with

sideline medical coverage for club sport home events. CCEMS typically staff one Emergency

Medical Technician (EMT) for baseball, soccer, figure skating, equestrian, and ultimate

Frisbee competitions. CCEMS provide two EMTs for rugby and hockey games. All CCEMS

EMTs are nationally certified and licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. The EMTs are

trained to recognize, respond to, and manage a wide variety of medical emergencies and

injuries. Overall, CCEMS EMTs are a resource to assist the Campus Recreation Athletic

Trainer in the treatment of injured players. Unlike athletic trainers, EMTs are not trained in

preventative treatment such as taping, stretching, or diagnosis of injuries.

TRAVEL

Travel is one of the highest risk activities associated with club sports. Therefore, at least

one Safety Liaison must attend every trip. Clubs must submit the proper and completed

travel paperwork to the Director of Campus Recreation the week prior to the team’s

departure from campus. In addition, to verify paperwork details, confirm logistics, and pick

up travel materials, a Travel Logistics Meeting must be held with the Club Sports staff prior

to travel. If a meeting does not occur before your team leaves campus, the following

disciplinary actions will be taken:

First Offense: Written Warning

Second Offense: Verbal Warning and Probation

Third Offense: Suspension from all Club sanctioned travel

During the Travel Meeting, an emergency contacts and medical paperwork packet will be

distributed to aid the Safety Liaisons in their responsibilities. All packets must be returned

to Club Sports staff within 48 business hours of returning to campus from the scheduled

event. In the case of an emergency during travel, please refer to the Off-Campus

Emergency Action Plan which is contained in the packet.

BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS AND BODILY FLUDS

During your time as a Safety Liaison, you may encounter blood-borne pathogens. Through

your training as a Safety Liaison, you will be instructed on how to handle blood-borne

pathogens and bodily fluids. This training will include the proper use of personal protective

equipment and the disposal of biohazard materials.

Blood-borne pathogens are microorganisms found in human blood that can cause disease in

humans. Blood-borne pathogens and bodily fluids may contain Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Blood is the number one source of these viruses in

the workplace. Although your risk of contracting these viruses is low, you must be prepared

to deal with these safely. It is highly recommended that you get the vaccination for

Hepatitis B to help prevent Hepatitis B and its consequences. These diseases are not spread

by things such as shaking hands or hugging.

You can be exposed to blood-borne pathogens if any blood or bodily fluids splash onto you,

when administering first aid, or if a work surface has not been properly cleaned. Blood-

borne pathogens can enter your bloodstream though a cut, abrasion, or a scratch in your

skin. You must cover any open wounds with a bandage. Transmission may also occur

through a mucous membrane, e.g. mouth, eyes, or nose.

You must treat ALL bodily fluids as if they contain blood-borne pathogens. The best way to

protect yourself from these pathogens is by following the universal precautions listed below.

1. Diligent and proper handwashing.

2. Avoiding contact with all contaminated or potentially contaminated bodily fluids with

the use of protective barriers such as personal protective equipment (PPE).

a. PPE can include vinyl gloves, eye protection, protective clothing.

b. At a minimum, gloves MUST be worn at all times when dealing with bodily

fluids.

c. Hands should be washed after removing gloves.

3. Clean and decontaminate all surfaces that bodily fluids have come in contact with.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

As a Safety Liaison, it is your responsibility to act as a first responder to any and all medical

emergencies that occur during practices or games at which there are no other medical

providers on scene. It is important to remember that these situations are not your

emergency and you should act in a professional and controlled manner. At no time should

you practice outside of your scope of training and/or certifications. If you feel that the

condition is out of your scope of care, contact the appropriate resource for more

information, e.g. 911, Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer, or Campus Safety.

BLEEDING

If an individual is cut and is bleeding, they must be removed from play until the wound has

been properly covered and is no longer bleeding. The individual’s uniform must also be

checked for blood and properly cleaned prior to resuming competition. Prior to assisting

individuals who are bleeding, make sure you take the appropriate steps to protect yourself

by donning proper personal protective equipment, such as gloves. If an individual requires

immediate bleeding control, have them apply pressure with a sterile gauze pad until you

have put your PPE on. Direct pressure on a bleeding wound is most effective in controlling

bleeding. If direct pressure fails to stop the bleeding, be prepared to put a tourniquet on

and send the person to the emergency room via an ambulance. If the bleeding has stopped

via direct pressure, make sure you clean the area with saline or sterile water, place

bacitracin zinc around the area, and properly cover with a Band-Aid and wrap with power

flex to secure the Band-Aid. Instruct the injured individual to make sure they wash the

wound out good with soap and water when they are done competing. If an individual has a

nose bleed, pinch the soft part of the nose on both sides, do not instruct the patient to tilt

their head back

SPRAINS AND STRAINS

A sprain is defined as a stretching or tearing of a ligament. A strain is defined as a

stretching or tearing of a tendon and/or muscle. Sprains and strains are some of the most

common injuries that occur during athletic participation. If an individual sustains a sprain or

strain, it is best to enact the P.O.L.I.C.E protocol. P.O.L.I.C.E stands for Protect, Optimal

Loading, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. You can protect the injury by preventing the

athlete from further activity for the day or by placing the athlete in a brace. Optimal loading

is accomplished by having the athlete put whatever weight on it and using it however much

they can without causing too much pain. For example, if an athlete sprains their ankle but

can walk on it without increasing their pain, then they should be allowed to walk on it. If

they are unable to walk without a limp or too much pain, then they should be placed in a

boot or given crutches. You should ice the injury with real ice for 20-25 minutes on bare

skin, with at least one hour in-between each icing session. There have been arguments

made that say that you should not ice an acute injury due to it impacting the recovery of a

muscular injury. Icing can be beneficial in the reduction of inflammation following an acute

injury. Inflammation is a natural step of the healing process to protect the injured area and

starts the critical healing process. The purpose of icing should not be to limit inflammation

but rather limit the lasting effects of inflammation. Use your best judgement as well as the

injured individual’s wishes when it comes to icing an acute injury. Compression can be

achieved by using an ACE wrap. After applying an ACE wrap it is imperative to check blood

flow below the area to make sure that the wrap is not on too tight. If there is swelling after

the injury, you can have the individual elevate the injured body part, 6 inches above the

heart.

UNCONSCIOUS OR UNRESPONSIVE

If an individual is unconscious or unresponsive, be prepared to preform CPR. Check the

ABC’s to ensure that the individual has proper Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. If an

individual is unconscious or unresponsive as a result of a hit or a blow, expect a Cervical

Spine injury and do not move the individual unless they are in immediate life threatening

danger. If a person is unresponsive and breathing normally and you do not suspect a

Cervical Spine injury, roll the person onto their side to keep their airway open. Call 911 for

further instructions.

FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS

If a fracture or dislocation is suspected, leave the injured limb in a position of comfort and

brace in that position. Prior to and after bracing, ensure that there is proper circulation,

motor response, and sensory response. A brace should immobilize the joint above and

below the injured site. For example, if someone were to break their lower arm, both the

wrist and the elbow should be immobilized. At no point should you attempt to put back, or

reduce, a dislocated joint.

CONCUSSION POLICY

A concussion is defined as “a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt

to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and

forth or side to side. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist

in the skull, causing chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging

brain cells.”

Concussions often present differently and individuals may show or report one or more of the

symptoms listed below, or simply say they just “don’t feel right”.

Concussion Signs

o Can’t recall events prior to

or after a hit or fall

o Appears dazed or stunned

o Forgets an instruction, is

confused about an

assignment or position, or is

unsure of the game, score,

or opponent

o Moves clumsily

o Answers questions slowly

o Loses consciousness (even

briefly)

o Shows mood, behavior, or

personality change

Concussion Symptoms

o Headache or “pressure” in

head

o Neck pain

o Nausea or vomiting

o Dizziness, blurred vision, or

balance problems

o Sensitivity to light and/or

noise

o Feeling slowed down or like

“in a fog”

o “Don’t feel right”

o Difficulty concentrating

and/or remembering

o Fatigue or low energy

o Confusion

o Drowsiness

o More emotional, irritable,

sad, nervous, or anxious

o Trouble falling asleep or

sleeping more than usual

Colorado College’s Club Sports program takes a very serious approach to all head injuries.

Concussions are serious injuries and must be managed properly in order to keep

participants from further harm. In accordance with NCAA recommendations, and to uphold

the mission to provide excellent healthcare to all, every club sport athlete will have baseline

concussion testing done prior to the commencement of their season.

Any athlete who exhibits signs or symptoms consistent with a concussion will be

immediately removed from participation and will not return to play until further evaluation

and clearance by the Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer in conjunction with a physician,

nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

WEATHER POLICIES

The Club Sports program at Colorado College is committed to keeping all student-athletes

safe, including from the dangers of the weather and environment. It is important to know

the harms, risks, and appropriate ways to react to a weather emergency or situation.

Knowing when to seek shelter and recognizing a potential weather hazard is essential,

especially for events that do not have a certified athletic trainer or program administrator

present. The following are the policies and procedures that should be followed in the event

of inclement weather.

Knowing that each sport plays at different facilities on campus and across the Pikes Peak

region, it is highly suggested that all Safety Liaisons download and utilize a weather

monitoring app, e.g. WeatherBug, in order to accurately track conditions and enforce proper

policy.

LIGHTNING SAFETY POLICY

The following emergency action plan is based off the NCAA lightning safety guidelines and

the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) position statement on lightning safety.

Chain of Command: Depending on who is present, it is the responsibility of the Colorado

College administrative staff, Campus Recreation Athletic Trainer, and/or the Club Safety

Liaison to make the call to postpone activities and seek shelter if a lightning warning does

occur.

Monitoring Systems: Colorado College subscribes to a commercial, real-time lightning-

detection service called MxVision WeatherSentry (https://weather.dtn.com/dtnweather). All

Athletics Department athletic trainers, coaches, and administrators should use this service

to monitor the weather. If access to MxVision WeatherSentry is not available, it is suggested

that weather be monitored by a reliable method, such as the app WeatherBug.

Field Evacuation Criteria: When lightning occurs within 12 miles of the venue, a warning

should be given to officials and coaches. Once the lightning is within 10 miles of the venue,

responsible parties should make the call to clear the fields.

a. If lightning occurs within 10 miles of a venue during a game, responsible parties

will inform the spectators that there is lightning in the area and they should take

shelter in a lightning-safe building such as The Preserve, Bemis Hall, Adam F.

Press Fitness Center, or the El Pomar Sports Center.

b. Once the field has been cleared, the responsible parties should continue to

monitor the weather via WeatherSentry. If access to MxVision WeatherSentry is

not available, it is suggested that weather be monitored by a reliable method,

such as the app WeatherBug.

c. Events may resume when there has been 30 minutes since the last lightning

strike within 10 miles of the venue.

Safe Locations: The NATA defines lightning-safe locations as “substantial, fully enclosed

buildings with wiring and plumbing.” For Washburn Field, Stewart Field, Olson Field, and the

Fine Arts Center Grass, the El Pomar Sports Center and the Adam F. Press Fitness Center

are the best options for a lightning shelter. For Autry Field, the bathrooms on the west side

of the field are the best option for a lightning shelter. For Tava quad, the Tutt Library on the

north side of the quad and Armstrong hall to the south are the best options for a lightning

shelter.

HEAT ILLNESSES

Heat illness occurs in individuals exposed to excessive environmental heat. Heat illness can

present as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke.

Risk Factors for Heat Illness

Hot/humid weather

Inadequate athlete preparation

(individuals with poor fitness level

and/or insufficient acclimatization

to the heat)

Excessive physical exertion

Dehydration

Overweight

Heavy

clothing/uniforms/equipment

Sickle cell trait/disease

Heat Illness Prevention

Monitor the environment regarding

heat and humidity

Adjust workload/equipment in

high-risk conditions

Conduct warm-ups in the shade.

Allow for breaks in the shade

Acclimate individuals gradually to

the heat

Mandate scheduled

rest/breaks/hydration during

practices in the heat

Teach and practice appropriate

hydration methods

Monitoring the Environment

Below is an activity guideline based on the wet-bulb globe temperature. Colorado is a

Category 1 state.

Heat Illness Management

Move athlete to the shade/inside

Remove extra clothing and

equipment

Cool the athlete rapidly with cold

water, towels, and fans

Encourage fluids if the athlete is

alert and not nauseated

Make plans to transport the

athlete if the symptoms progress

or if there is a slow response to

the above management

COLD WEATHER POLICY

All outdoor club sports activities at Colorado College operate under the cold weather

guidelines put forth by the National Weather Service and National Athletic Trainers

Association Position Statement on Environmental Cold Injuries. Therefore, the following

chart will be used as a reference to ensure that all activities are within safe parameters.

Example: The official temperature in Colorado Springs is -5 degrees and the wind speed is 9

mph. Cross referenced to this chart, this would indicate a wind chill temperature of –22.

From this information, we know that frostbite will occur after approximately 30 minutes of

exposure.

Clothing should provide layers that allow for evaporation of sweat with minimal absorption.

The internal layers should be made out of a moisture wicking material such as polyester.

The middle layer should provide insulation to the body and should be made of wool, feather,

or fleece. The external layer should be removable in addition to being wind and water

resistant. Toes, fingers, ears, and skin should be protected when wind-chill temperatures

are in the range at which frostbite is possible in 30 minutes or less. Other important issues

to remember when exercising in the cold weather are a decreased ability for the body to

retain heat due to wet clothing from sweating, the decreased ability to breathe efficiently in

the cold air, an increased likelihood of asthma attack in cold air, the increased likelihood of

musculoskeletal injury, and mental impairment with the onset of hypothermia.

All individuals are asked to be cognizant of the early warning signs of cold-induced stress,

as these are important in preventing cold weather-related injuries. The following signs and

symptoms are considered to be early warning signs:

Intense Shivering

Disorientation

Abnormal Sensation at distal

extremities

Slurred Speech

NON-MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL

Lockout, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Each protocol has specific actions that are

unique and if a threat is identified, call 911 and Campus Safety.

Lockout “Secure the Perimeter”

Move away from sight

Maintain silence

Lock or monitor outside doors

Increase situational awareness

Do business as usual

Lockdown “Locks, Lights, Out of Sight”

Move away from sight

Maintain silence

Lock or barricade doors

Lights out

Prepare to evade or defend

Do not open the door

Account for all individuals

Evacuate “To a Location”

Leave belongings behind

Follow instructions

Account for all individuals

Report injuries or problems at Evacuation Assembly to first responders

Shelter “For Hazard Using a Safety Strategy”

Hazards might include:

o Tornado

o Hazmat

Safety Strategies might include:

o Drop, Cover, and Hold

o Seal the Room

Account for all individuals

Report injuries or problems to first responders

CRIME

Colorado College encourages students and employees to report all crimes in a prompt and

timely manner to the Campus Safety Department and/or the Colorado Springs Police

Department. If you are a student, you may report a crime to the police, seek internal

college support, and/or pursue judicial sanctions. Campus Safety is available to all college

community members and will arrange a neutral meeting place for your initial meeting with

the police and, if you wish, a representative of the College can accompany you. Once you

report a criminal instance to the police, the college has no control over the investigation and

the legal process that may result.

FIRE

If a fire alarm sounds, the Colorado Springs Fire Department and Campus Safety will

respond to the affected building. Every student residential building is connected directly to

Campus Safety and a monitoring system exists except for Interfaith House, Synergy House,

1010 Weber, 1002 Weber, and 223 San Rafael. Students in these buildings should follow

the same evacuation procedures when smoke detectors activate; however, they should also

call Campus Safety immediately from outside of the buildings. If an actual fire is observed,

call 911 first and then Campus Safety’s emergency number, 719-389-6911.

When a fire or other evacuation alarm sounds, every person must follow these procedures:

Take your keys and CC ID with you.

Carefully and calmly exit via the closest fire exit route. DO NOT USE THE

ELEVATORS.

Check each door for heat or hazard prior to opening. If your door feels hot or the exit

path is hazardous, remain in the building.

If there is a designated fire exit through your window, use it.

Leave the room door closed.

Stay low to the floor and cover your mouth with a wet cloth to make breathing easier

in smoky conditions.

If you notice that individuals cannot negotiate the exit, move them laterally away

from any obvious danger to a safe place. Persons with disabilities, such as those who

cannot walk or must be assisted down the stairs, may elect to remain in the building

until emergency personnel arrive.

Report the status and location of anyone remaining in the building to campus

responders (Campus Safety) and public officials (Police, Fire). Repeat this message

often.

Stay together at a safe distance (50 to 100 yards, upwind) from the building until

Campus Safety indicates you can return to the building.

In the event of a Fire:

Alert others in the immediate area and activate the nearest fire alarm on your way

out of the building.

Call 911. Then, call Campus Safety’s emergency number, 719-389-6911.

Do not fight a fire if you have not been trained or are unsure about what type of fire

extinguisher to use. Most portable extinguishers are appropriate for only small-

contained fires, such as a fire in a wastebasket.

Remember to never fight a spreading or growing fire and never block your escape

path.

Close doors to help prevent the fire from spreading.

Advise emergency personnel about the size and location of the fire.

Do not re-enter a building that is on fire.

Advise emergency personnel if you know that someone is in the building.

If the alarm stops, continue the evacuation and warn others who may attempt to

enter the building after the alarm stops.

DO NOT enter the building until given the all-clear from the Fire Department.

If you are trapped or unable to exit due to a fire:

Stay calm and take steps to protect yourself.

Close the room door(s).

Put cloth at the bottom of the door(s).

Call 911 (9-911from a campus phone) and stay on the line and indicate your

location.

If possible, move to a room with an outside window.

Stay where rescuers can see you through the window and wave a light-colored item

to attract their attention.

If possible, open the window at the top and bottom. Be ready to shut the window

quickly if smoke rushes in.

BIOHAZARD

Bodily fluids are defined as blood, feces, urine, vomit, semen, vaginal secretions, and any

other fluids that originate from the human body. All bodily fluids can potentially carry

infectious agents; therefore, all bodily fluid spills need to be treated as a biohazard. Please

note that a potential hazard still exists until the entire area is cleaned of blood and bodily

fluids and the contaminated items have been disposed of properly. Only designated and

trained staff is responsible for cleaning up a biohazard.

If a biohazard occurs on campus, contact Sodexho, (719)389-6357, and/or Campus Safety,

(719)389-6707, to report the details of the spill and, if need be, subsequent incident. If the

biohazard was caused by an act of violence, DO NOT clean up or tamper with the biohazard.

Immediately call Campus Safety and be sure to isolate the area until they arrive.

UTILITY FAILURES

Electrical Failure

If an outage occurs during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00

pm, contact Facilities Services at 719-389-6568 or 719-389-6569. If an outage occurs after

hours, please contact Campus Safety at 719-389-6707.

Other things to do if you experience an electrical failure:

Assist other building occupants in moving to safe locations.

Evaluate your surrounding area for hazards created by the power outage.

Turn off and/or unplug non-essential electrical equipment, computer equipment, and

appliances.

Keep refrigerators and freezers closed throughout the outage to help keep them

cold.

Areas not served by emergency lighting will maintain flashlights in an accessible

location.

If the building or campus must be evacuated, follow evacuation procedures and the

instructions of emergency personnel.

Water Leaks / Flooding

In the event of water leaks, try to contain the leakage in a container to minimize damage or

safety hazards. If it is a significant water leak, avoid the area where water has accumulated

and immediately contact Facilities Services at 719-389-6568 / 719-389-6569 or Campus

Safety at 719-389-6707. If the leak is from an unknown source, avoid contact with the

leaking material. It may be hazardous. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately and

thoroughly with soap and water and contact Facilities Services at 719-389-6568 /719-389-

6569 or Campus Safety at 719-389-6911.