HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SPILL OR LEAK

INITIAL RESPONSE

WARN others in area of spill or leak IDENTIFY spilled chemical, if safe to do so EVACUATE room or area if necessary If serious injuries have occurred, CALL 911 - direct them to the scene of the occurrence CALL CAMPUS SECURITY: 585-4999 REMAIN in or near area to warn others away and assist emergency personnel

CAMPUS SECURITY WILL:

OBTAIN pertinent information, including: o Exact location of spill or leak o Quantity of spilled material o Identity of chemical, if known ESTABLISH location where caller can meet response team DETERMINE if injury or loss of life has occurred; if so verify 911 has been called or call 911 NOTIFY WORK CONTROL CENTRE / HEATING PLANT ATTEND the location to: o Secure the building or area o Provide crowd control as necessary o Provide assistance to emergency response team o Assist in locating and transporting of required test, protective and clean-up equipment o Establish an Incident Command Post

WORK CONTROL CENTRE / HEATING PLANT WILL:

OBTAIN pertinent information, including: o Exact location of spill or leak o Quantity of spilled material o Identity of chemical, if known NOTIFY: o HazMat/Spill Response Team o Health & Safety: 585-4776/3184 o Faculty/Department/Unit lab manager

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HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SPILL OR LEAK

ALERT AS NECESSARY: o Director, Production, Facilities Management o Building director or administrator o Building senior caretaker o Appropriate on-call trades personnel o Other personnel required CONTACT AS NECESSARY o Regina Fire Department: 911 o Contact Service Mechanics to arrange special ventilation as necessary o Assist in locating and transporting required test, protective and clean-up equipment o Keep Campus Security informed

HAZMAT RESPONSE TEAM WILL:

ARRANGE for evacuation and medical assistance of injured, if necessary EVALUATE spill IDENTIFY chemical if possible ATTEMPT to stop further spillage or leakage, if safe to do so ADVISE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ON REQUIREMENTS FOR: o Evacuation of building o Assistance of outside agencies o Adjustments to building ventilation o Personal protective equipment o Test equipment o Clean up equipment

HEALTH & SAFETY WILL:

TEST and re-evaluate spill COORDINATE or perform spill cleanup NOTIFY as necessary: o Sask Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment & Labour OH&S Division 787-4496 o Sask Ministry of Environment 1-800-667-7525 WRITE a report on the incident MAKE recommendations as necessary

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