Accidents

Emergent danger

• Call SOS Alarm 112 to reach emergency services, ambulance services, or the police.
• Do not hang up until instructed to do so.
• Provide a telephone number where you can be reached.
• Keep your phone line open so that SOS Alarm or the emergency services can call you back.
• Contact the university's emergency number and inform them of what has happened and that help is on the way.

Burns and scalds

• Cool with very cool running water for about 20-30 minutes.
• Do not leave the injured person alone.
• Do not remove the injured person's clothes to avoid further damage.

Electrical accidents

• Cut the power immediately.
• Do not touch the injured person until the power is cut.

Chemical burns

• Immediately rinse the damaged area with plenty of running water.
• Remove exposed clothing and avoid contact with the face. Also remove wristwatches, glasses, and other items that may have come into contact with the substance.
• Continue rinsing the area for about 20–30 minutes.

Eye damage (splash of corrosive substances)

• Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water.
• Keep the eyelid open during rinsing.
• Continue rinsing for about 20 minutes.

When contacting SOS Alarm and the university's emergency number, be prepared to state the following:

• Your name
• Location (University of Borås, building, section, and floor)
• "What has happened..."

In case of emergent danger to life, health, and property, contact SOS Alarm 112.

University of Borås emergency number – around the clock 033-435 44 00 
For minor emergencies, contact the medical advice service via 1177.