(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