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    CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURES

    REMEMBER: FIRST AID FIRST, THEN ASSESS THE SPILL - Is the Spill Major or Minor?

    Minor Spill - Definition Major Spill - Definition


    • Less than or equal to 1 gallon of chemical or
    • More than 1 gallon of chemical or
    • Less than or equal to 50 cc/ml of a hazardous drug
    • More than 50 cc/ml of a hazardous drug or
    • Only trained departmental staff in control of the
    • Unknown hazardous chemical spill, any quantity
    chemical can respond to a minor spill.
    • If the spill is larger than department staff feel they
    can safely clean, then staff should call 911 (cell: 631-
    632-3333).
    Minor Spill Response Major Spill Response
    1. Notify coworkers and evacuate necessary persons to 1. Notify coworkers and have area evacuated.
    a safe area. 2. Secure area by restricting access and posting
    2. Secure area by restricting access and posting signs. signs.
    3. Remove any potential ignition sources and unplug 3. If possible, trained staff can use a spill
    nearby electrical equipment, if feasible. kit/absorbent material to initially contain the spill
    prior to evacuation. Do not attempt to clean up a
    4. Review safety information on spilled chemical, major spill.
    including the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
    4. Contact University Police at 911 (cell: 631-632-
    5. Locate an appropriate spill kit and review spill kit 3333) and give details of spill including specific
    instructions. location, chemical, quantity, and if anyone is
    injured. Note: At UH Off Sites: Call local Fire
    6. Don personal protective equipment (PPE) which Department or 911.
    typically includes chemical splash goggles, chemical
    resistant gloves, apron or lab coat. If splash potential 5. In case of an injury or chemical contamination:
    exists, additional PPE such as a face shield or booties a. Wear PPE and move victim from spill area.
    may be necessary. b. Remove any contaminated clothing and place
    in a plastic bag for laundering or disposal.
    7. Confine and contain spill. Cover spill with c. Locate nearest emergency safety shower or
    appropriate absorbent material. eyewash. Flush affected areas using eyewash
    or emergency shower, if available, with
    8. Clean up spill using a scoop or other suitable item copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
    and place material in appropriate disposal container. d. If first aid trained, administer first aid as
    9. Decontaminate spill surface with hospital approved appropriate. Assist person to Employee
    disinfectant (HAD), as appropriate. Health & Wellness or Emergency
    Department (after hours) for treatment. If
    10. Carefully remove PPE, place non-reusable items in possible, bring SDS or chemical label.
    disposal container and thoroughly wash hands.
    Contact EH&S at 4-6783 for proper waste disposal. 6. University Police will contact EH&S Fire
    11. Investigate cause of spill. Document spill, response, Marshals for spill response.
    and corrective action with staff.
    7. Staff knowledgeable about the spill should
    12. Replenish spill kit. Glutaraldehyde/OPA spill kit
    provide responders with all pertinent information
    (Lawson # 41899), chemotherapy drug spill kit
    and SDS.
    (Lawson # 60434) and Spill-X-FP for formalin spills
    (Lawson # 41858) are available through the Lawson
    system. Battery acid and formalin spill kits are 8. The responders or designee will inform staff when
    available through EH&S. it is safe to re-enter spill area.

    Revised 11/2015

    EHSD0313 (09/16) ehs.stonybrook.edu

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