The University of Toledo

What to do in the event of a CHEMICAL EMERGENCY

NOTE: Health Science Campus employees should refer to the Hazardous Material Spill Procedure, # HM-08-013, for spill response protocols unique to the patient care setting.

Spill Inside Building

Ifthe spill poses immediate danger to building occupants:

• Close the door.
• Alert others in the area of the need to evacuate as quickly as possible and immediately leave the area.
• From a safe location, contact UT police at x-2600. If you are off campus, call 9-1-1.

Ifthe spill affects a single area but is greater than can be safely handled by one person:

• Contain the spill/release, if possible (quickly and safely) and only if you are trained.
• Alert others and evacuate the area.
• Close door(s) leading to the affected area and limit access to the contaminated area.  Post warning signs.
• In case of an injury or illness or to receive assistance in cleanup, contact the UT Police at x-2600.

When reporting a chemical spill, provide the following information:

• Aspill/release has occurred;
• The type/quantity of material involved;
• The exact location of the incident (building, room number, etc.);
• Injuries/fire which may have occurred.

 

Spill Outside Building

Ifthe spill poses an immediate danger:

• From a safe location, contact UT police at x-2600. If you are off campus, call 9-1-1.

Ifthe spill affects a single area but is greater than can be safely handled by one person:

• Isolate and secure the spill area, if possible.
• Immediately alert others in the affected area.
• In case of an injury or illness or to receive assistance in cleanup, contact the UT Police at x-2600.

When reporting a chemical spill, provide the following information:

• Aspill/release has occurred;
• The type/quantity of material involved;
• The exact location of the incident (side of building, roadway, near a sewer or water source?);
• Injuries/fire which may have occurred.