Emergency Operations Desk Reference for Faculty Members
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Hazardous Materials:


- In case of a hazardous material spill or exposure to infectious material, remain calm, and proceed as follows:
- Chemical and Solvent Spills:
- If spill involves personal injury, remove clothing and flush with warm tap water for 15 minutes. Call 911 from a campus phone or 677-2111 from a cell phone.
- If immediate hazard exists, or medical assistance is required, call 911 from a campus phone, or 677-2111 from a cell phone. Immediately evacuate and limit access to the affected area. All evacuations should be upwind from the release location.
- For small spills/those not involving immediate danger to lives or property:
- Confine the spill.
- Evacuate and secure the immediate area; limit access to authorized personnel.
- Contact Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at Ext. 2401
- Identify yourself and report the information.
- Be as specific as possible about the type, amount and location of material released.
- Unless immediate medical attention is needed, all persons who have been potentially exposed should report to emergency personnel at the Incident command Post site (look for large orange cone) and notify the incident commander that they have been exposed.