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Suffolk University has established these procedures to be followed by different groups, OEHS, Suffolk University Police Department, Facilities, Cleaning Services (ABM), laboratory personnel, NESAD, etc.) in response to threats or actual spills or releases of chemicals, petroleum, biohazard material, and other unknown substances. These procedures are communicated through various means, such as Suffolk University's Chemical Hygiene Plan, Emergency Action Plan, and also the CAS faculty and staff.  These procedures are an integral part of Suffolk University's OEHS Management System.

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All chemical and petroleum spills must be reported. Notification for minor spills is generally made directly to Campus Police OR OEHS (617-570-4849) or (617-573-8628). If the Campus Police receives the initial contact, they contact OEHS. Once assessment and clean up is complete OEHS will give the "all clear" for an area to be reoccupied.  Minor spills should be reported to OEHS.

Major Spills -

Major spills are to be reported to the Suffolk University Police Department emergency number (x8111) or (x8333) from a University phone or (617) 573-8111 or 8333 from any other phone immediately. If initial notification is made of a major spill, or if at any time during the spill response it is determined that the incident should be considered a "Major Spill", OEHS is contacted immediately to respond to the site. OEHS will take control of the situation once they are on site, fully briefed, and accept control. OEHS will defer to the Boston Fire Department once either party is on site, fully briefed, and accepts control. OEHS will determine if notification to outside authorities is required (and if so, will make the notification). 

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