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APPENDIX E
Chemical Spill Policy
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Employee and Student procedure in the event of a chemical spill or release of toxic or hazardous material into the atmosphere:

1. Notify others in the area of the spill or release of the potential danger. Suggest/order evacuation if the circumstances so indicate.
   
2. Notify Public Safety (Dial-6666).
   
3. Give the following information to the Public Safety communicator:
   
   1. your name
   2. your phone number
   3. the nature of the incident
   4. the location of the incident (building, room number, floor, etc.)
   5. the type of substance (if known)
   6. the quantity of substance (estimate)
   7. the hazards (flammable, explosive, toxic - if known)
   8. suggest the safest place to meet the Public Safety and Chemical Hygiene Officer who will be responding
   9. advise if there are any injuries and if an ambulance is needed.

DO NOT expose yourself unnecessarily to any unknown substances.

Use caution and remember some toxic substances have no detectable odor.