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Incidental v. Emergency Spills
Spills happen!
• Two categories of spills:– Incidental (you can
handle it)– Emergency (you
cannot handle it)
Either way, EHS is here to help!
Incidental spills
• An incidental spill is a spill that you can handle on your own or with the help of a coworker, meaning:– You have the proper spill clean up materials– You know how to clean up the spill safely– You have necessary PPE– Less than 1 gallon (small) of a low toxicity, low
volatility chemical (not toxic or volatile)– No injuries or exposures
Emergency spills
• Emergency spills involve more than 1 gallon (large) or involve a highly toxic or volatile chemical, additionally:– If you lack experience to clean up the spill– If you lack PPE– If you lack the spill cleanup equipment
4 Steps to Incidental Spill Clean Up
Step 1: Warn others and control access to the spill
4 Steps to Incidental Spill Clean Up
Step 2: Wear PPE
4 Steps to Incidental Spill Clean Up
Step 3: Contain and wipe up the spill
4 Steps to Incidental Spill Clean Up
Step 4: Collect spill debris and dispose of the debris through EHS
4 Steps to Emergency Spill Clean Up
Step 1: Warn others and evacuate the area
If there is a fire or large scale release of toxic or flammable gases, pull the fire alarm and evacuate all building occupants. Do not allow people to evacuate through the affected area.
4 Steps to Emergency Spill Clean Up
Step 2: Secure the area by closing the door, using a sign or caution tape, or posting a person at a safe distance to warn others not to enter
4 Steps to Emergency Spill Clean Up
Step 3: Report the spill from a safe location
Provide responders with:- Your name- Call-back number- Building name- Location of the release- Name and quantity of
chemical released
To report a spill from the Anschutz Medical Campus call 911 from a campus phone or (303) 724-4444.
To report a spill from the Downtown Campus call 911 from a campus phone or (303) 556-5000.
4 Steps to Emergency Spill Clean Up
Step 4: Wait for emergency responders and provide them with spill details
What to do if you’re not sure?
• CALL EHS!!!303-724-0345