Hazardous Material Exposure/Spill

Actions to Take

For exposures

Skin contact – external exposure (Splash):

  • Call 9-1-1, 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 9-1-1 for help

Ingestion:

  • Call 9-1-1 for help

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 827-5528
  • If you have not been trained or cannot contain the spill, call 9-1-1 for help

Additional Information/Follow-up Activities