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Managing the RisksA Risk Management Presentation
for UT Dallas Student Organizations
Fire and Life Safety
Center for Student Involvement!"#-$$%-&''(utdallas.edu/csi
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Managing the Risks
Fire and Life Safety
IT’S THE LAWState law prohibits the possession of any explosive, firearm, imitation firearm, ammunition or hazardous chemicals on University property.
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POLICYIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Dallas to provide the safest possible environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors. Each member of our academic community is urged to accept the challenge of maintaining an accident-free environment.
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PENALTIESTampering with or destroying fire safety equipment can lead to fines and fees for repair as well as possible sanctions from law enforcement authorities and the Dean of Students.
In the event that there is an injury or death, there can also be criminal and civil charges filed against you and/or your organization.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO• When planning for an event, make sure the venue is large
enough to handle the expected attendance. Crowd control is essential.
• Make sure during organizational meetings and events that all entrances and exits are unobstructed. Do not obstruct or tamper with smoke detectors or sprinkler systems.
• Do not overload electrical circuits and remember to always use surge protectors.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO• Never ignore a fire alarm. “Oh, it’s just another drill.”
• If you suspect or know of anyone who may be in possession of any illegal weapons on campus, please report it immediately to UT Dallas Police at !"#.$$%.#%%& or call !&&.
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OBJECTIVES• Identify the resources available to student organizations
pertaining to fire and life safety.• Understand how your actions can be part of the solution to
any potential or ongoing fire and life safety issue.• Personal safety.• Event planning.• What to do during a crisis.
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IN AN EMERGENCY, WHO CAN YOU CALL?• University Police 972-883-2331
- www.utdallas.edu/police- Our police are trained in the same fashion as the City of
Richardson Police.- They can provide security services for campus events.- They offer a variety of trainings for students and student
organizations regarding safety.• Calling 911 from a cell phone will connect you with the City of
Richardson dispatch.- Remember to provide detailed emergency information
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!"", FIRE, POLICE OR EMSWhen Calling 911 keep this in mind…
• If your gut says you think you should call 911, then call.• Be patient when speaking with the operator. They will
ask a lot of questions; provide as much detail as possible.
• Do not hang up until the operator hangs up – unless you are in imminent danger.
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NOT FEELING WELL?• For medical advice contact: Health Center
972-883-2747
• For counseling advice contact: Counseling Centeror 972-883-2575
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AND THERE IS STILL MORE• For Fire Prevention Services
http://www.utdallas.edu/ehs/
• For Safety and Securityhttp://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/visit/safety.php?nocookies=false
• For the Office of Campus Safety and Securitywww.utexas.edu/safety
• For forms related to planning campus eventsPlease contact the Center For Student Involvement at 972-883-6551
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IF YOU SEE IT . . . REPORT IT.• Slippery floors• Water leaks• Broken glass• Strange odors (gas leak, fire, chemical, etc.)• Lights out• Broken doors and/or locks• Emergency equipment missing or not working• A person who doesn’t belong in a particular area
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CRIME PREVENTION• Use the blue light call boxes on campus if you need
assistance.• Use the buddy system.• Walk in well lit areas.• Keep your valuables out of sight in your car and don’t
forget to lock your doors.• Contact UTPD to borrow their engraver to engrave your
belongings.• Visit UTPD’s website at www.utdallas.edu/police for more
great tips or to arrange a presentation for your student organization.
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DO YOU HAVE AN EXIT STRATEGY?• At home (in your residence hall room or apartment)?
- Multiple exits- Are there bars on windows
• At work?- Have you practiced how to exit and where
• For your event?- What is the room capacity for your venue- Are exits clearly defined and able to be accessed if
needed - Have you reviewed the city code regulations
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OCCUPANT NUMBERS A KEY FACTOR FOR SAFETYHow many people (occupants) are allowed depends on:
• Your apartment• Your fraternity-sorority reception area• Your classroom or lecture hall• Your favorite nightclub • Many permits may be required for public gatherings
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT AN EMERGENCY LOOKS LIKE?• A fight.• An alarm that is going off.• Someone who is continually sick; throwing up multiple times,
falling down, losing consciousness. • Someone with a weapon.• Someone threatening another person or group either verbally
or physically.
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WEAPONS• Are you aware of the UTD Weapons policy? • For more information please refer to
utdallas.edu/orgs/manual/08/
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INTERNET SAFETYBefore you login, you should know: • Use the privacy blocks that are available through on-line
groups for your own safety.• Know who you are friending.• Do not be afraid to unfriend someone.• Do not give out your passwords to ANYONE.• Keep any threatening or harassing emails, text, messages
to show the police.
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WE MET ONLINE.If meeting someone in person whom you’ve only known on-
line consider the following:• Share your intentions and plans with friends.• Come up with a plan to leave if things are not working
out.• Meet in a public space.• Have a friend be at your meeting place and sit where
they can see you but not interfere.
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HOW TO RESPOND TO A CRISIS AT YOUREVENT?• Call for help.• Stay calm.• Be prepared to give as much information possible to 911 and
the responding emergency personnel.• Contact the Office of the Dean of Student as soon as possible
to get assistance with how to address media, if necessary, and see what resources they can offer. Call (972) 883-6391.
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SUMMARY• Be sure to visit the websites mentioned in this
presentation for more in depth information.• Be an active participant in your community, do be a
bystander.• Be prepared.• Be calm.
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONSDiscuss with your organization’s leadership
• Faculty/staff advisor• Risk Management Officer (or other officer)• Alumni members/organization
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Review Your Knowledge1) Click on the link below to get started https://elearning.utdallas.edu/webct/
entryPageIns.dowebct2) Click on Trainings, Organizations, and Research3) Click login. Enter your net id and password.4) Click on Risk Management Training quizzes.5) Click on the quiz title that you will take.6) Click Begin Assessment. As you proceed through the quiz make sure that
you click Save and View Next7) Once you have Answered and Saved all ten questions click finish.8) Wait for the submission report.9) Once the submission report is confirmed click View Attempt. If you have
scored an 80% you may move on to the next quiz. If you have not scored an 80% you must retake the quiz until you have received a score of 80%.
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