I. GENERAL
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 training for the CAS faculty and staff. These procedures are an integral part of Suffolk University's OEHS Management System.
II. DEFINITIONS
A Minor Spill is one in which ALL of the following conditions are met:
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A Major Spill is one in which ANY of the following conditions apply:
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III. POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Minor Spills -
Suffolk University policy is that minor, indoor spills of hazardous materials or waste that present no immediate threat to personal health or safety, or of being released to the environment, are to be cleaned up by the personnel responsible for the spill unless they are not comfortable doing so. Hazardous material users and hazardous waste generators must be aware of the properties of the materials they use and the waste they generate.
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 (617) 573-8111 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).
Clean Harbors is Suffolk University's 24 Hour Emergency Spill Response Contractor. OEHS will respond to and co-manage a major spill event along with Clean Harbors. OEHS and/or Suffolk University Police will be responsible for activating an Emergency Response by Clean Harbors.
During the duration of a major spill OEHS will serve as a liaison among those affected including, but not limited to; outside agencies (if applicable), faculty/staff, facilities, SUPD, etc. OEHS, BFD or authorized outside contractors (Clean Harbors) will also conduct all monitoring that is required to give the "all clear" for an area to be reoccupied.
IV. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Extension Outside Line Cell phone
SUPD |
8111 or 8333 |
(617) 573-8111 or 8333 |
N/A |
OEHS – Erik Francis |
4849 |
(617) 570-4849 |
(617) 895-7046 |
OEHS – Tom Garafalo |
8628 |
(617) 573- 8628 |
(617) 429- 6758 |
Boston EMS/Fire/Police |
911 |
911 |
911 |
Facilities Management |
8110 |
(617) 573-8110 |
N/A |
Clean Harbors Emergency Response |
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(800) 645-8265 |
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Jim Wallace Facilities |
8110 |
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ABM, Cleaning Service |
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