- Inform emergency personnel with the following information:
- Location of the spill
- Chemicals or products involved
- Approximate quantity
- Injuries and/or property damage
- Status of the spill
- If feasible and safe, all buildings in the affected area should be evacuated, and individuals should be sent to a rally point to await further instruction from emergency personnel.
- If it is not safe to evacuate, shelter in place. Individuals in the affected building should consider themselves quarantined until told otherwise by emergency personnel and await further instruction.
- Assign individuals to block access to the affected area while posting warning signs or other “keep away” indicators.
- If possible, ensure all doors, windows and other vents are closed and sealed.
- If possible, shut down the ventilation system.
- If possible, remove ignition sources and unplug electrical equipment in the immediate area.
- Any individuals who have been exposed to a hazardous material should remove contaminated clothing immediately and go to the nearest safety shower/eye wash station. Affected areas should be rinsed for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- If possible, move any injured individuals from the immediate area without further injury to you or the victim.
- Do not enter the contaminated area until instructed to do so by emergency personnel.