Raise the alarm

• Phone Security (dial extension 2222).
• Security will notify any other concerned parties.
• Report the spill to your supervisor and the Health and Safety Office (dial extension 2210).
• Ensure the immediate safety of anyone within the vicinity of the spill by evacuating the immediate area.

Isolate the Hazard

• Restrict any unnecessary movement into and through the area to avoid spreading contamination. Isolate the affected area at a safe distance by erecting a temporary barricade and placing suitable warning signs if available.
• If a chemical spill kit is available and you have been trained in its use, use according to directions.
• Anybody who has been exposed must, if safe to do so, be moved to a safe decontamination area. The treatment of serious injury must take precedence over decontamination and containment.
• If unsure of the hazards presented and associated risk to health and safety, consult with your supervisor or contact the Health and Safety Office before taking any action.

Clean Up

• Do not re-enter the area until it has been decontaminated by personnel trained specifically in chemical safety.