If any type of potentially hazardous material or liquid appears to be leaking or posing a danger, the following steps should be taken:

1. Call 911 - Hardin County.
2. Call Campus Security at 2222 No one should enter an area where they could be exposed to toxic chemicals.
3. If vapors or gases in an enclosed room or area overcome someone, rescuers should not enter the area unless protected with lifelines and self-contained breathing apparatus. Confined space entry procedures should always be followed.
4. Manholes or other confined space should not be entered unless personnel are trained, properly equipped, and there is supervision. Confined space entry procedures should be followed.
5. If exposed to any chemical, either on clothing, skin, or by inhalation, decontamination and medical treatment should be provided immediately.
6. Chemicals should not be cleaned up unless personnel are trained in the proper methods, have been equipped with personal protective equipment, and have the necessary cleanup and containment equipment. It is best to use insured and licensed outside contractors.

Individuals in the immediate vicinity of the spill or leak should be notified immediately. If the spill or leak is serious, the emergency alarm system should be sounded for evacuation of building occupants.

Tell emergency personnel responding to the scene:

1. The nature of the incident (leak, spill, derailment, fire, or explosion).
2. Location - to include street address if known.
3. Area affected (area of the building, the entire building, or does it threaten surrounding properties.
4. Name of the material(s) released (Material Safety Data Sheet information, shipper placard, or label.)
5. Quantity, type, and hazards of the chemical.
6. Injuries, property damage, or threat to the environment.

Local, state, and federal environmental authorities should also be notified if the quantity of material spilled meets or exceeds reportable threshold quantities.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) should be used to identify the chemical manufacturer, trade name, and chemical type. The emergency response instructions on the MSDS should be relayed to the emergency director. Copies can be found in each department, as well as in the Security Office and President's home.

A list of hazardous materials, by location, is stored in the Security Office and at the President's home. An MSDS CD-rom is included with this manual.