Collage

Chemical Spill

  • Any campus emergency involving the spillage of a dangerous chemical is to be reported immediately to:
    • Environmental Health and Instructional Safety - Ext. 7233
    • University Police - 911
  • When reporting, be very specific about the nature of the involved material, the people exposed and the campus location. Responding safety personnel will contact the necessary specialized authorities and medical personnel.
  • Vacate the affected area at once and seal it off to prevent further contamination of others.
  • Anyone who may be contaminated because they were in the immediate area affected by the spill is to avoid contact with others as much as possible, remain in the vicinity and give their names to responding safety personnel. Required first aid and cleanup by specialized authorities should be started at once.
  • Because of the danger involved or if directed to do so by responding safety personnel, activate the building alarm system and follow the remaining steps.
  • Notify your supervisor, then evacuate the building by quickly walking to the nearest exit and calmly direct others to do the same. Leave all elevators for use b the disabled and assist them as much as necessary.
  • Building marshals will assist in evacuation of all building occupants.
  • Once outside, move to a clear area at least 150 feet away from the affected building. Keep all surrounding walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
  • To the best of your ability and without re-entering the building, assist responding safety personnel in their attempt to determine that everyone has evacuated safely.
  • A University Police Emergency Command Post will be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of the command post unless you have important information to report.
  • Do not return to a building until University Police tell you to do so even if the alarm has ceased

Revised: 7/2001