Emergency Guide - Chemical Spills

Chemical Hygiene Plan for STCC

In the event of a chemical spill or release of toxic or hazardous material that presents a potential for or has already caused:

  • A personal injury
  • A chemical overexposure
  • An exposure to a chemical of unknown health risk
  • An adverse environmental impact
  • Any other situation immediately dangerous to life, health, or property
  1. Immediately notify all personnel in the affected area of the spill or release and evacuate all personnel from the affected area.
  2. Call 911 from a location not affected by the spill. Public Safety will dispatch the appropriate response personnel.
  3. Be prepared to give Public Safety the following information:
    • Your name, phone number, and location from which you are calling from
    • The nature of the incident
    • The location of the incident (building, floor, room number)
    • The name or type of substance (if known)
    • The quantity of substance (estimate)
    • The hazards (flammable, explosive, toxic - if known)
    • Advise if there are injuries
    • Suggest a secure location to meet emergency responders
  4. Stay in the secure area to meet emergency responders.
  5. Do not re-enter the spill area to perform rescue operations or participate in cleanup.

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