SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH:  Prevent slipping and falling at work by wearing shoes that are skid proof, using ladders when needed, cleaning up spills, holding onto railings, and reporting any hazards to those who can fix and prevent someone else from getting injured.

 APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO DISCOVER IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A PROBLEM AND HOW TO HELP YOURSELF OR THEM.

If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you may have a problem:

1. Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad?

2. Does your drinking ever make you late for work?

3. Does your drinking worry your family?

4. Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won’t?               

5. Do you ever forget what you did while drinking?

6. Do you get headaches or have a hangover after drinking?

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1. To help cut down or stop drinking:

Why do you want to drink less? There are many reasons to stop: Improve your health, sleep better, or get along better with family and friends. Make a list for yourself…

2. Set a drinking goal:

Choose a limit for how much you will drink. You may choose to cut down or not to drink at all. Write down your limits. If you are cutting down, here are some limits:

Women (No more than one drink a day) Men (No more than two drinks a day).

A drink is: a 12 oz. bottle of beer, a 5 oz glass of wine or a 1 ½ oz shot of liquor

3. Keep a “diary” of your drinking:

To help reach your goal, keep a “diary”. Write down every time you have a drink for 1 week. Keep a diary for 3 or 4 weeks. You may be surprised. How different is your goal from the amount you drink now?

LEARN TO SAY “NO” and DON’T GIVE UP!

 Emergency Call boxes are located in the parking lots as well as in and beside elevators. QCC Police can also be reached for emergencies 508-854-4444 or 4444. For non-emergency assistance or business related calls: 508-854-4221

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Never forgotten: Binge Drinking Fatalities

Matthew P. Garofalo—University of Iowa, found dead in his fraternity house. He dies after inhaling his own vomit following a night of drinking activities.

EMERGENCY GUIDE/MEDICAL EMERGENCY

All Q.C.C. Police Officers are certified in CPR & First Aid. The QCC Police are equipped with AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators).

Call QCC Police immediately (508-854-4444) or extension 4444

Serious Wound-quickly apply direct pressure using a clean thick pad or cloth for controlling bleeding.

If possible, keep injured patient lying down with injured body parts elevated. Cover patient with a blanket or coat-this reduces body heat loss.

Neck, Spinal or Back Injury- Do Not Move the injured person unless the immediate environment can cause further harm.

    Quinsigamond Community College Police Department

                             Moves to a NEW Location!!!

Prior to May 2010, the QCC Police Department will be moving at a location directly off of the loop road. The new office area will be located on the bottom level of the Athletic Center. All phone numbers will remain the same, so if you have an emergency call 508-854-4444 or extension 4444. Another option is by using the emergency phones. As always for just business and/or assistance you can call 508-854-4221

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Parking Appeal Excuse of the Month: “This is my second ticket for parking with no decal up. There are no more parking passes for students.”

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