Chemical spills

MANAGEMENT

Remain Calm: Refer to your Department's Emergency Response Procedures for information specific to the type of incident.

Here is how YOU can Help

Assess the Extent of the Spill:

Before cleaning up the spill, consider:

The size of the spill.
The toxicity or other hazardous properties of the materials.
What clean-up materials are available.
The level of knowledge and training of the person doing the clean-up.

Seek advice or assistance from your Lab Manager if:

You feel it is unsafe or you lack the knowledge to clean-up the spill safely.
You don't know what the spilled material is or lack the materials to clean it up safely.
Radioactive materials are involved.
The spill is larger than 1 litre or is spread over a large area.

Report it to Authorities

During an emergency, Emergency Services can be contacted by dialling

0-000
POLICE - AMBULANCE - FIRE

or contact
Campus Security

North Terrace - 35444
Waite - 37200
Roseworthy - 37999

Pass the Information to Emergency Responders

Click on link below for guide on first aid treatment
for chemical exposure

First Aid - Chemical Exposure

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