Hazardous Material Exposure / Spill
Immediate Actions
For exposures
Skin contact: External exposure (splash):
- Call 911 and ask for assistance from co-workers if available
- Start shower/eye wash
- Remove contaminated clothing, if appropriate
- Wash for at least 15 minutes
- Seek additional assistance as necessary
Inhalation:
- Leave the area and go to an area with fresh air
- If you have shortness of breath or trouble breathing, call 911 for help
Ingestion:
- Call 911 for help
- Call the National Capital Poison Center (800) 222-1222 for poison emergencies.
For spills
If Hazardous Material Spill or Release:
- If you have been trained and have the proper materials, contain or clean up spill and call EH&S at (951) 827-5528
- If you have not been trained or cannot contain the spill, call 911 for help
Additional Information / Follow Up Activities
- Report all incidents to your supervisor
- Decontaminate all useable equipment
- Properly dispose of hazardous waste through EH&S at (951) 827-5528