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(Please refer to Spill Policy Attachment.)
All spills of unknown materials should be treated as a hazardous chemical spill.
- Call the SUPD at (617)573-8111 or 8333.
- Contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617) 570-4849 or (617)573-8628
- OEHS will be responsible for contacting the Boston Fire Department and/or Clean Harbors
- Remove any affected personnel from the area
- Attend to injured personnel
- Contain the spill and alert others in the immediate area
- NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean up a mercury spill. Call the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617) 570-4849 or (617)573-8628 and then contact SUPD at (617)573-8111 or 8333
6.1.1 Chemical Spill on the Body
- Remove all contaminated clothing
- Flood exposed area with running water from faucet or safety shower for at least 15 minutes
- Obtain medical attention by calling SUPD at (617)573-8111 or 8333
- Report incident to supervisor, laboratory instructor, and to the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617) 570-4849 or (617)573-8628
6.1.2 Chemical Splashed in the Eye
- Immediately rinse eyeball and the inner surface of the eyelid with water continuously for 15 minutes. Forcibly hold eye open to ensure effective wash behind eyelids
- Obtain medical attention by calling SUPD at (617)573-8111 or 8333
- Report incident to supervisor, laboratory instructor and to the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617) 570-4849 or (617)573-8628