{"id":10,"date":"2014-04-17T14:25:55","date_gmt":"2014-04-17T18:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/plant-and-facilities\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2021-08-04T16:54:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T20:54:20","slug":"toxic-chemical-or-gas-spill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/facilities-management\/emergency-procedures\/toxic-chemical-or-gas-spill\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic Chemical or Gas Spill"},"content":{"rendered":"<br style=\"clear:both;\"\/>\n<h3>In a laboratory\u00a0&amp; public area<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Evacuate the immediate area. Do not touch the chemical(s).<\/li>\n<li>Inform the technicians or supervisors. If you are alone;<\/li>\n<li>Call Emergency\/Security (local 1000 or use an Emergency Phone) and provide:<br \/>\n&#8211; Name:<br \/>\n&#8211; Location:<br \/>\n&#8211; Name(s) of chemical(s):<br \/>\n&#8211; Potential danger to persons in the area:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Security will call a chemical spill resource person immediately, will contact Plant &amp; Facilities to control ventilation and stand by for instructions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Assist Security or the chemical spill resource person as required.<\/li>\n<li>Provide first aid as necessary. If you have been exposed to a toxic chemical or gas spill, seek a medical assessment.<\/li>\n<li>Complete and forward an Accident\/Incident Report form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br style=\"clear:both;\"\/>\n<h3>Department\u00a0&amp; laboratory responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n        <style>\n            .highlight{ padding: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; margin: 15px 0; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;}\n            .highlight.white{ background-color: #f8f8f8; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; }\n            .highlight.blue{ background: #ADD2FF; background:rgba(173, 210, 255, 0.33);  }\n            .highlight.red{ background: #ff7979; }\n            .highlight.orange{ background: #F7A95C; }\n            .highlight.green{ background: #D3F5D6; }\n            .highlight.purple{ background: #CF9BFA; }\n            .highlight.yellow{ background:#fff6c0; }\n            .highlight.dark{ background: #333; color: #fff; }\n            .highlight.dark p, .highlight.dark a{ color: #fff; }\n            .highlight.grey{ background: #dfdfdf; }\n\n            .highlight h2:first-of-type,\n            .highlight h3:first-of-type{\n                margin-top: 0;\n            }\n\n\t\t\t.highlight li{\n\t\t\t\tlist-style: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\n\n\n\n            \/*\n\t\t\tblue #ddeafa\n\t\t\tred #ECAAC1\n\t\t\torange #FFC286\n\t\t\tgreen #84F08D\n\t\t\tpurple #CF9BFA\n\t\t\twhite #fff\n\t\t\tblack #333 ~ font #fff\n\t\t\t*\/\n\n        <\/style>\n\n\t\t<div style=\"position:relative; padding:30px;\" class=\"highlight dark \">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Every department or laboratory in the College; where any kind of chemicals or hazardous materials are used, or where operated machinery, which can produce any toxic emission; should have the following in a readily accessible location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>An updated list of the chemicals or hazardous materials used in the area.<\/li>\n<li>A computer printout from WHMIS (available in Plant &amp; Facilities) on all of the chemicals or hazardous materials used in the area, indicating action and treatment in the event of a spill or harmful exposure to the chemical.<\/li>\n<li>Any equipment or first aid supplies necessary for dealing with a spill or harmful exposure and for proper clean-up of the affected area. 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