Emergency and safety information
It is important that students, faculty, staff, and others who use the Leinweber Building are aware of campus and building safety policies and procedures in case of an emergency.
Emergency contact information
In the event of an immediate emergency, get to safety and dial 911.
To report activity or behavior that seems suspicious or of concern, contact University Police at 734-763-1131.
For more information on workplace emergencies and for resources that can help people who are distressed or disruptive, please see the U-M Workplace Emergencies page.
How to react in an emergency
Active attacker
Run, Hide, Fight. Have an escape route and attempt to evacuate. Evacuate even if others disagree and leave your belongings. If you can’t leave, hide and be prepared to fight.
For important detailed information on how you should react during and after an active attacker incident, visit the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) website and see the video below.
Fire
Fires on college campuses can occur in classrooms, kitchen areas, and labs, as well as in other areas. In case of a fire, exit the building using the nearest or alternative safe route. Congregate in the main parking lot on Hayward Street on the north side of the building or in the Gerstacker Grove on the south, away from the building.
Severe weather
Severe weather includes inclement weather during which there is a severe weather warning. Go immediately to one of the designated storm shelters in the building.
Lab accidents
The best way to prevent lab accidents is to be prepared and knowledgeable about what you are working with such as equipment, chemicals, or biological materials. Having a range of knowledge for each type or chemical/biological class of hazard you will work with is called a “working understanding” of your environment in the lab. Contact 911 or OSEH at (734) 647-1143.
Serious injury or medical emergency
If you believe emergency medical attention may be needed, call 911 immediately and provide the following information:
- Location of the incident or the injured parties
- Nature of the injury, cause and severity
- Victim’s age and name, if known
- Any known medical information
While awaiting emergency response:
- Keep the victim(s) calm and reassured that help is on the way
- Do not attempt to treat or move the victim(s) if you are not formally trained in first aid
- Be careful if you come in contact with blood or other body fluids—they may be infectious
- Stay with emergency responders until released
AEDs for cardiac arrest
In the case of a sudden cardiac arrest, proper use of an Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED) device can greatly increase the chance of survival. Red AEDs are located across from elevator doors on the first, second, fourth, and fifth floors of the Leinweber Building. There is also one AED midway down the classroom corridor on the first and second floors.
To review how to use an AED, see this information on the Red Cross website.
First aid & non-life threatening injury or illness
First aid kits can be found in the undergraduate advising office (2808), on top of the refrigerator in the 2nd floor lounge (2901), in the graduate office (3909), in the CSE office (3808), in the loading dock (3969), and on top of the refrigerators in the 3rd and 4th floor kitchens (3649 and 4649).
For non-life threatening injury or illness, go to:
U-M Occupational Health Services
For more information about safety and security at the College please visit the College of Engineering Safety website.