In Case of a Chemical Spill...


Chemical spills, which do not pose an obvious threat:
Attempt to confine the spill IF you have been trained and it is safe to do so. If you have contact with the spilled material, remove contaminated clothing immediately and flush all areas of the body effected with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get away from the spill area to fresh air.

Notify Campus Security 299-3123 (off campus or on cell phones) or 3123 (campus landline) and report the following:
1.    Building name
2.    Floor and room number
3.    Type of accident
4.    Chemicals and quantities involved


Chemical spills, which pose an obvious threat:
Notify Moorhead Police 911 (off campus or on cell phones) or 9-911 (campus landline) and Campus Security 299-3123 (off campus or on cell phones) or 3123 (campus landline) and report the following:

1.    Building name
2.    Floor and room number
3.    Type of accident
4.    Chemicals and quantities involved

Evacuate the building immediately.
See Evacuation Procedures.