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Chemical spills

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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.

• 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.

You feel any physical symptoms of the exposure (eye or skin irritation, dificulty in breathing, coughing, dizziness, nausea, etc.).

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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