Call Muskingum University Police at (740) 826-8155 or 911.
Be sure to provide the exact location of the hazardous material spill/release.
If possible give the source, character, amount, and extent of the material spill/release.
Notify the officer or Muskingum County dispatcher of injuries associated with the incident.
In a classroom setting, follow instructions from your faculty member, if present.
Avoid contact: do not touch, inhale, or ingest the spilled substance.
Prevent spread: if you are trained to do so, contain the spill using available materials to prevent it from spreading further.
Turn off open flames and open hoods in the area.
Move away from the spill site to a safe distance.
Keep others from entering the affected area.
Stay a safe distance from the material that has been spilled or released and wait for police officers, firefighters, or other emergency responders to arrive.
Seek medical attention: if exposed to the chemical, seek immediate medical help.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN
First responders will contain the scene and tend to any injured persons.
University Police will notify the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
First responders will communicate initial findings to pertinent personnel as needed.
First responders may notify the county EMA or other government agencies if additional help is needed or if notification is required.
Evacuation, containment, and cleanup will be conducted as directed by the fire department representative or agency incident commander.
