Hazardous Spill

Hazardous spills include chemical, biological and radiological materials.

• Notify others working in the area of the spill and evacuate the area immediately.
• Close the doors leading to the spill area and restrict access to the spill area.
• Assist contaminated persons to a safety shower or eyewash station.  Avoid contaminating yourself.
• Dial 911 and then x366 for the Department of Safety and Security to report the spill and location.  Report any medical emergencies; also report if the spill has entered the air, ground sanitary, storm sewers or surface water.
• Immediately notify your supervisor.
• Only members of a hazardous materials response team shall clean up hazardous material spills.
• After the clean up is complete, an incident report of how the spill occurred should be written to Risk Management.