Safety Tips for Safe Partying

Alcohol Poisoning Having a Party? Staying Safe at a Party Staying Safe at a Bush/Field Party Where's the Party?

Safety Tips for Safe Partying

Look First	Keep your drink with you at all times and drink only from tamper proof containers that you open yourself Make sure there are at least a few people you know well and trust
Wear the Gear	Have a cell phone with you and know emergency numbers to call for help At a field party, take a flashlight and whistle in case of emergency
Get Trained	Learn the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning and what to do if someone exhibits these symptoms Take a Server Intervention Training Course if you are serving alcohol If you are hosting a party, know your responsibilities
Stay Sober	If you are pregnant, or think you may be, avoid alcohol completely Take a cab, stay overnight, or have a designated driver! Stop serving alcohol a few hours before the end of the party Impairment lowers inhibitions and can lead to unplanned sexual activity

Alcohol Poisoning

Symptoms

• passing out
  
  
• cold, pale, blueish skin
  
  
• vomitting
  
  
• slow or irregular breathing
  
  

What to do if someone has these symptoms...

• Get help (911, call an ambulance or find an adult)
  
  
• Recovery Position
  
  
• Stay with person
  
  

"The BACCHUS Manoeuvre" Recovery Position

Having a Party

Remember, you are responsible for the safety and behaviour of your guests.

Here are some tips that can lower the risk of alcohol related injuries or deaths for yourself and your guests…

• Detailed information on host responsibility
  
  
• Plan ahead
  
  
• Choose activities wisely
  
  
• Provide non-alcoholic beverages and serve food
  
  
• Have guests take a cab, stay over night, or have a designated driver
  
  
• Stop serving alcohol a few hours before the end of the party.
  
  
• Stay sober and act as bartender
  
  
• Be sure everyone is of legal drinking age
  
  

Staying Safe at a Party?

• Keep your drink with you at all times
  
  
• Don’t let others drink out of your drink no matter what
  
  
• Stay with a group of people you know and trust.
  
  
• Don’t drink from open containers (e.g. punch bowls)
  
  
• Don’t take any pills (e.g. aspirin, breath, mints, gum)
  
  
• Drink only from tamper proof containers that you open yourself.
  
  
• If you feel “weird”, develop a headache or feel very tired get help right away.
  
  
• Have a cell phone with you and know the emergency numbers to call for help.
  
  
• Let someone know where you are going.
  
  

Staying Safe at a Bush/Field Party

• Safety precautions for a rave still apply, along with the following:
  
  
• Know where the party is going to be held.
  
  
• Take a flashlight and whistle.
  
  
• Don’t go off on your own.
  
  
• Watch out for wildlife (e.g. foxes, skunks)
  
  
• Practice fire safety.