Safe Partying Tools and Information To Party & Stay Safe • "The BACCHUS Manoeuvre" Recovery Position • Having a party? Are you responsible for your guests? • Staying Safe at a Party Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms:  passing out cold, pale, bluish skin vomiting 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   Follow these steps to perform  "The BACCHUS Manoeuvre" Recovery Position:  1. Raise the person's closest arm above his/her head. Prepare to roll him/her towards you. 2. Gently roll as a unit. Guard his/her head as you roll him/her. 3. 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 until they are sober. Courts are increasingly placing legal responsibility on people who serve alcohol or host events where alcohol is available. Here are some tips to help reduce your risk of host liability… for more detailed information on host liability click here. 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.  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