Hazardous Materials Release
Know and always follow all laboratory or work rules, policies and procedures
governing the use of hazardous materials including use of personal safety or
protective equipment.
Employees have the right to know about hazardous materials they use or may be
exposed to. If you have any questions refer to the appropriate Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) or consult your department or unit safety officer or Illness
& Injury Prevention Program coordinator.
In the event of any chemical, nuclear or
biological material spill or release, immediately:
- Alert others to evacuate the area and seal it off to
prevent the spread of contamination
- Dial 911 or use a blue light telephone to notify the
University Police Department. Be prepared to give the UPD public safety
dispatcher as much detailed information as possible (exact location, type and
quantity of material etc.)
- Do not use any water or chemical fire retardant
unless you are specifically trained and authorized -- they may produce
poisonous fumes.
- Only authorized personnel with appropriate training, materials and
approved personal safety and protective equipment (e.g. respirators,
selfcontained breathing apparatus, exposure suits) should clean up or attempt
to mitigate hazardous materials incidents.
EVACUATION
If an evacuation is required know and refer to Building Evacuation procedures
.
CONTAMINATED PERSONS
- If you know or suspect that an individual or group is
contaminated by a hazardous material isolate them in a safe, comfortable
location as close to the scene of the incident as possible without subjecting
them or yourself to additional exposure or additional threats such as fire or
falling objects.
- If possible, record names and other identifying
information. Give this information to University Police Department or
authorized University personnel.
- Begin first aid and decontamination as soon as
possible.
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