General Considerations
If a suspicious substance is discovered or reported, notify a
supervisor or someone in the Main Library Administration Office. If
unavailable, report the circumstances to the Occupational Safety &
Environmental Health Office, 231-7759 or University Police (231-).
- Be prepared to give specifics such as building name, room number, person(s)injured.
- Keep patrons and other employees away from the substance.
- If instructed by someone in authority, evacuate the building.
- After the emergency is under control, fill out the NDSU Incident Report Form, and be certain others who assisted also fill out a copy. Give the report to the Administrative Assistant within 24 hours.
Biological Hazards
If staff open a letter or package with powder, other "suspicious"
substance, or written statement the item contains a harmful substance:
- Stop immediately.