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Hazardous Materials Spills

Follow these procedures for biological, chemical and radioactive materials.

Prior to work with hazardous materials:

  1. Determine spill procedures from MSDS for all chemicals.

  2. All UW employees and students handling hazardous materials are required to be trained in spill procedures.
  3. Obtain proper spill kits and clean up equipment. Available from Chemistry Stores ESC 109.

Small spill that poses no immediate threat to health:

  1. Notify occupants in the immediate area of the spill
  2. Use spill kits to absorb and contain according to spill procedure.
  3. Place material in a secure and ventilated area
  4. Contact Safety Office at Ext. 36268 for disposal instructions.

Large spills or spills that pose an immediate threat to health:

  1. Remove sources of ignition if possible
  2. Evacuate immediate area
  3. Call UW POLICE x519-888-4911 or x22222

Contact UW Safety Office Ext. 36268 with any questions or for assistance.

WASTE DISPOSAL

 

All chemical, biological and radioactive wastes are to be disposed of at the ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY FACILITY located on the first floor of Earth Sciences and Chemistry (ESC) Rm. 150 . Material may be delivered to the facility Monday to Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon or a pickup may be arranged by calling Ext. 35755.

University policy requires compliance with environmental regulations.

Do not put any hazardous materials in the regular garbage or into the drains.

 

Areas in which hazardous materials are present must display UW's Hazardous Materials Spill poster.

 

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