Emergency Quick Response Guide

1. CHEMICAL SPILL Prior to working with chemicals or hazardous substances: • In areas where chemicals are used regularly, procedures for the clean-up of spilled or released materials are in place and the appropriate products to conduct clean-up operations are readily available. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on the spilled chemical or product for health and safety precautions before clean-up. • If working with chemicals, become familiar with their properties and familiarize yourself with what to do if a spill occurs. If you are unfamiliar with the clean-up procedures, notify Environmental Health and Safety at 610-683- 4050 or Ext. 34050 . If a chemical spill occurs: • Any spill resulting in personal exposure should be treated immediately according to the information in the SDS. • Attempt to contain the spill, if you have been trained. • Evacuate the area and contact Public Safety and Environmental Health and Safety if you do not feel comfortable con- taining the spill. Contact Public Safety at 610-683-4001 and Environmental Health and Safety at 610-683-4050 . • Provide the following information: type of spill, spill location, substance involved and quantity, hazards associated with the substance and any injuries. CHEMICAL SPILL