CHEMICAL/RADIATION SPILL

ü Any spillage of a hazardous chemical or radioactive material is to be reported to Campus Police or the Physical Plant at 740-4545 or 740-4547.

ü When reporting the incident, be specific about the nature of the involved material and the exact location. Campus Police will contact the Physical Plant who will then notify and dispatch appropriate Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) team personnel.

ü The key person on-site should evacuate the affected area AT ONCE and seal it off to prevent further contamination of other areas until the arrival of the Campus Police and/or official personnel.

ü Anyone who may be contaminated by the spill is to avoid contact with others as much as possible. Remain in the vicinity and give names to Campus Police. Required first aid and clean up by specialized authorities should be started at once.

ü If an emergency exists, ACTIVATE the building alarm. PRECAUTION: ALSO report the emergency by telephone.

ü When the building evacuation alarm is sounded or an emergency exists: walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same.

ü ASSIST THE HANDICAPPED IN EXITING THE BUILDING!
Remember that elevators are reserved for handicapped persons. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE. Do not panic. Remain calm.

ü Once outside, move to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building(s). Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews. Know your area assembly points.

ü If requested, assist emergency crews as necessary.

ü An Incident Command Center may be set up near the disaster site. Keep clear of the Command Center unless you have official business.

ü DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless told to do so by a University official.