Small Spills, Local Clean-up

In the event of a minor spill or release that can be cleaned up by local personnel using readily available equipment (absorbent, available from EH&S in Small Spill Kit):
  1. Notify personnel in the area and restrict access. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
  2. Review the MSDS for the spilled material, or use your knowledge of the hazards of the material to determine the appropriate level of protection.
  3. Wear gloves and protective eyewear. Clean up using absorbent. Put the contaminated absorbent in a labeled hazardous waste container.
  4. If greater than 30 ml, or if it will take longer than 15 minutes for you to clean-up, immediately call EH&S at 725-9999 (or in the School of Medicine, x286) to report the spill, and notify your supervisor.
  5. Submit on-line waste pickup request to EH&S.

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