IN CASE OF A CHEMICAL SPILL:


If the chemical is relatively non-hazardous and a small quantity has been spilled:
  1. Absorb leak with paper towel, rags, sawdust, vermiculite, or other absorbant.
  2. Dispose of in trash.
If the chemical is relatively non-hazardous but a large quantity has been spilled:
  1. Stop the leak if possible.
  2. Dike the spill area with impermeable barriers, absorbant, etc. - Absorb leak with paper towel, rags, sawdust, vermiculite, or other absorbant.
  3. CONTACT THE CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND INSTRUCTIONS ON DISPOSAL.
If the chemical is moderately hazardous:
  1. Restrict access to the spill area.
  2. Contact a Teaching Assistant, a professor, or the Chemical Hygiene Office for instructions and assistance.
  3. THE CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER WILL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLEAN-UP.
If the chemical is EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, OR DANGEROUS: 
  1. Evacuate the laboratory/area.
  2. Notify the Chemical Hygiene Office and a professor immediately.
  3. Be prepared to evacuate a larger area if the spill and/or vapors spread.
  4. If the chemical begins burning or reacting violently, evacuate the building and call the Fire Department.
  5. Be sure to advise the dispatcher that hazardous chemicals are involved in the fire.
  6. Give details about the name, quantity, and location of the incident.
  7. THE CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER WILL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLEAN-UP.
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