Suspected hazardous packages or gifts
Packages/gifts to your home or workplace may contain unpleasant surprises.
Pay attention to the following
- Oil/grease stains
- Uneven/bumpy in appearance, or a package that seems more rigid than normal.
- Incorrect weight: a package that’s unusually light or heavy relative to its size.
- An excessive number of postage stamps.
- Sender details that suggest anonymity is preferred.
- A strange or unusual smell.
- The package has been opened and/or resealed.
- Visible metal strips, foil, wire etc.
- Sounds such as ticking, buzzing, sloshing etc.
- Text saying e.g. ‘personal’.
- Packages suspected to contain powder.
What to do if you receive a suspicious package
- Do not touch the package more than necessary.
- Keep a safe distance away from the package.
- Inform KTH’s internal emergency number, 08-790 77 00.
- If the danger is imminent, evacuate the premises immediately.
- For non-imminent danger, await instructions from the Head of Security.
- Always inform your immediate manager.
In the event of suspected or confirmed contamination
- Remove any clothes that have come into contact with the powder/substance. NB: Do not pull them over your head!
- As soon as possible, wash your hands, arms and face
- with soap and water.
- Avoid close contact with other people.