IF A CHEMICAL SPILL OCCURS:
1. If toxic chemicals come in contact with your skin, immediately flush the affected area with clear water.
2. If there is possible danger or noxious fumes present, evacuate your area.
3. Call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY.
4. After the emergency, all chemical spills and fires, no matter how small,
should be reported to Environmental Health and Safety at 2-1284.
IF A CHEMICAL FIRE OCCURS:
1. Remain calm.
2. Call 9-1-1.
3. If the fire is small and you have received training, attempt to put it out with a fire extinguisher or other available means.
Do not jeopardize your personal safety.
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4. Never allow the fire to come between you and an exit.
5. Evacuate your area if you are unable to put out the fire.
Close doors and windows behind you to confine the fire. Proceed to an exit.
6. Do not break windows. Oxygen feeds a fire.
7. Do not attempt to save possessions at the risk of personal injury.
8. Do not return to the emergency area until instructed to do so by Police or Fire Department officials.
9. Planning includes training in proper use of fire extinguishers and knowing their location.
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