Chem/Bio/Rad Material Spill or Release

On this page:

• Report a Spill or Release
• Inside a building
• Major Transportation Incident
• If you witness or become aware of a chemical or hazardous material release
• If you are exposed to the chemical/hazardous material

Report a Spill or Release

Call 911 on-campus phone or 419-586-7724 on cell or off-campus phone to report any known or suspected accidental or intentional spill or release.

Follow instructions given by emergency response personnel.

Inside a building

• Evacuate the immediate area, closing doors to the area where possible.
• Someone familiar with the situation should meet emergency response personnel outside the building.
• If injuries or suspected exposure to the materials, inform emergency response personnel that medical assistance is needed.
• DO NOT re-enter the area until instructed by emergency response personnel.
• DO NOT attempt to clean up chemical/hazardous material unless directed by Environmental Health and Safety staff.

Major Transportation Incident

• Releases may occur during material transfer procedures or as a result of an accident/crash involving
  • An aircraft
  • Train/Railway
  • Highway traffic

If you witness or become aware of a chemical or hazardous material release

• Call 911 on-campus phone or 419-586-7724 on cell or off-campus phone.
• You may be instructed to
  • Seek shelter in the closest building or remain in your building. (See Sheltering in Place)
  • Evacuate. (See Evacuation Procedures)
• Make sure you get upwind of the incident scene as quickly as possible.
  • If getting upwind is not possible, move laterally away.
  • DO NOT move downwind of the scene.

If you are exposed to the chemical/hazardous material:

• Make use of the nearest emergency shower and/or eyewash if available. The location of your nearest emergency shower/eyewash is (write-in location below):
• Cover your mouth and nose with layers of cloth (handkerchief, towel, etc.),
• Move as far away from the source of contamination as possible.
• Wash with soap and water.
• Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
• Call 911 on-campus phone or 419-586-7724 on cell or off-campus phone and report your exposure.