Spills and Leaks -- Radiation, Biohazardous or Chemical Agent

Spills and Leaks – Radiation, Biohazardous or Chemical Agent

Primary Response by Community Members

If you cannot control or contain the spill through individual department procedures, dial “80”.

Localized Minor Spill/Leak

Your department should have control procedures that cover:

• Evacuation of the immediate area
• Containment and control
• Appropriate personal protective equipment
• Incident documentation and investigation
• Notification of the Centre for Environmental, Health and Safety Management

We suggest you familiarize yourself with your department’s individual procedure now.

Major Spill/Leak

If the spill/leak exceeds the capacity of your department’s procedures of if you are in doubt as to how to handle the spill:

• Evacuate the immediate area.
• Dial “80”. Inform Security of:
  • Exact location of spill/leak
  • Name and nature of chemical, its hazards
  • Volume or extent of leak
  • Any person(s) who may have been contaminated

The Safety and Security supervisor will then notify the appropriate internal and external agencies.

Asbestos Disturbances

Call Campus Facilities & Sustainability at 5091 if you discover or disturb fibrous asbestos material. After hours call Security at 5040.

Gas Leaks

DO NOT ACTIVATE FIRE ALARM

Primary Responsibility

If you discover a gas leak, dial “80”. Security and Emergency Services will then take over responsibility and notify internal and external emergency services.

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