• Preparedness

    • Inspect your classroom or work area to identify any chemicals stored or used.
    • Review the hazards of these chemicals by reviewing warning labels, and identify the procedures to follow if there is a spill or release. 
    • Follow all school-based procedures related to hazardous materials. 

    Spill-Hazards Include - 

    Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) can be found - 

    Do not attempt to rescue anyone overcome by chemical vapors or gases in an enclosed room or area -
    ONLY TRAINED RESCUERS SHOULD ENTER THE AREA PROTECTED WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. 

    If exposed to a chemical on clothing, skin, or by inhalation, remove the clothing and seek medical treatment immediately. 

    Hazardous Materials Spill Procedures

    • If the spill is dangerous to life or health, evacuate the area immediately; notify the Main Office from a safe location. 
    • Call the Main Office to report the emergency.  Provide the following information: 
      1. Location of the spill 
      2. Type of chemical spilled 
      3. Known hazards of the spilled chemical 
      4. Quantity spilled 
      5. Number and extent of injuries 
      6. Has the spill or vapors from the spill spread into the drain or ventilation system? 
    • Provide First Aid assistance if you have been trained. 
    • Locate and direct the nurse to the victim(s). 
    • Evacuate the area and surrounding areas that may be in danger. 
    • Establish a safe perimeter around the spill and do not allow anyone other than trained and equipped responders to enter the area. 
    • Clean up the spill ONLY if the spill is small, you know the chemical hazards, you have been appropriately trained to clean up the spill, and no special protective equipment is required.