Hazardous spill or gas leak

If there is a gas leak

Prevent an explosion

• Do not pull fire alarm as this can cause an explosion.

• Do not call 911 from inside the building; this can cause an explosion.

• If time permits, shut down equipment.

Evacuate

• Stay calm and evacuate in a quick and orderly manner.

• Close doors on your way out, but only do so if it is safe.

• Upon exiting the building, proceed directly to the designated Evacuation assembly area and wait for further instructions.

Call for help

• Call Security's emergency number at 1-855-282-7770.

• Inform supervisor or department head.

• Do not re-enter the building until the Fire Department gives permission to do so.

If there is a chemical, biohazard, or radiation spill

Any uncontrolled release of hazardous materials is considered a spill and these procedures must be followed.

Safeguard the spill area

• Evacuate immediate area.

• If able, shut down equipment.

• Isolate area and notify others in the area to prevent re-entry.

Evacuate the building

• Stay calm and evacuate in a quick and orderly manner.

• Close doors on your way out, but only do so if it is safe.

• Upon exiting the building, proceed directly to an area that is at a safe distance outside the main entrance of the building and wait for personnel.

• If possible, research information on hazardous materials involved (e.g. Material Safety Data Sheets)

Call for help

• Call 911
  • State your name.
  • Give the address where the spill is and the nearest intersection
  • Provide information about the spill
    • Injuries
    • Chemical name
    • Quantity
    • Hazards (Information on MSDS)

• Call Security's emergency number at 1-855-282-7770

• Inform supervisor or department head

• Do not re-enter the building until the Fire Department gives permission to do so.