Safe Partying • Back to Main Page • Safe Partying: Safety Tips for Safe Partying • Alcohol Poisoning • Having a Party? • Staying Safe at a Party • Staying Safe at a Bush/Field Party Safe Partying: 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 To the top 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 Follow these steps to perform  "The BACCHUS Manoeuvre" Recovery Position:  Raise the person's closest arm above his/her head. Prepare to roll him/her towards you. Gently roll as a unit. Guard his/her head as you roll him/her. Tilt head to maintain airway. Tuck nearest hand under cheek to help  maintain head tilt. ... Check him/her often. To the top 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 To the top 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. To the top 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. To the top