1.7 CHEMICAL SPILL CONTROL PROCEDURE

In the event of a chemical spill, please follow the procedure outlined below to minimize the potential safety and health hazards.

(1) IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE: Follow posted drill procedures. Evacuate immediately.

(2) WHEN FIRE HAS NOT RESULTED: Extinguish bunsen burners and turn off hot plates and other sources of ignition. If the spill is inside a lab hood, close it. Instruct all personnel in the spill area to leave with you.

(3)Secure the door and post signs to discourage entry.

(4) CONTACT 911 FOR ASSISTANCE: Be prepared to provide the following information:

a. Name an telephone number at which you can be reached while waiting for assistance.
b. Spill location.
c. Description of injuries, if any have occurred.
d. Name of chemical(s) spilled and biological agent or radioactive material involved.
e. Hazard type (toxic, flammable, corrosive, unknown).
f. Estimate of amount spilled.
g. Person in charge (e.g. P.I., Supervisor).

(5) Wait for the Public Safety in a nearby safe area.

(6)* Clean up the spill with materials provided form the spill cart delivered by the Police.

(7) Properly bag and label waste disposal residues notify EH&S.

*If Spiller is not able to cleanup the spill because of an injury, the Spiller's Supervisor is responsible for its cleanup. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE CUSTODIAL, MAINTENANCE OR PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPILL CLEANUP