Hazardous Materials Spill or Leak

Natural gas leak:

Prevent an explosion

• Do not pull fire alarm; this can cause an explosion

• Do not use cellphones or radios from inside the building; this can cause an explosion

• Do not turn off equipment, computers or lights; this can cause an explosion

• Extinguish all open flames if safe to do so

• If possible, turn of the gas shut-off valve

Evacuate

• Stay calm and evacuate in a quick and orderly manner

• Leave doors and windows open on your way out, but only do so if it is safe

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

Call for help

• Once safely outside, call Security 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.

Chemical, biohazard, or radiation spill:

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

Safeguard the spill area

• Evacuate immediate area. Do not cross through the contaminated 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, if it is safe to do so.

• 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.

Call for help

• Once safely outside, call Security at 1-855-239-7654 and provide information about the spill:
  
  • Location of spill.
  • Injuries
  • Chemical name
  • Quantity
  • Hazards (Information on SDS)

• Inform your supervisor or department head

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