For spills or incidents requiring training, procedures, or personal protective equipment beyond the abilities of the personnel present, take the following actions:
- Alert others in the immediate area and evacuate the room.
- If building evacuation is needed then manually activate the building fire alarm.
- Close doors as you leave the room.
- Call 911 from a safe location and provide the following information:
- Your name, telephone number, and location
- Location of the spill
- Name and quantity of material spilled (if known)
- Any injuries or personal contamination
- Use eyewash or safety showers as needed to wash spilled chemicals off your body.
- Flush the affected areas with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
- Call 911 to report hazardous materials spills and personal contamination.
- If you are contaminated do not spread the material or contaminate others. Tell responders you have the material on you.
