Chemical Spill/Biohazard

 

If a Hazardous Material Spill Occurs:

• Notify the office immediately of the situation.

• Total avoidance of hazardous materials is necessary. Fumes can overcome a person in seconds. Hazardous materials can be deadly.

• Do not try to clean up the spill.

• Wait for direction from custodian/engineer regarding ventilating the area.

• Implement the appropriate emergency procedures (i.e. evacuation of the classroom or area) to ensure that students are not exposed to danger.

• Direct the students to go immediately, in a calm and orderly manner, to the designated evacuation assembly area.

• Take your student roster with you and account for all students once you have reached the designated area. If any students are missing, immediately notify the school administrator.

• Check people involved in the incident for adverse medical symptoms (shortness of breath, fainting, etc.) and request immediate medical attention, if necessary.

• Remain in the designated assembly area until directed by the school administrator.

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