Department Committee Policy Resources MSDS Office Safety Lab Safety Construction Safety Severe Weather Disaster Safety		Hazardous Material A hazardous material release could involve substances such as lab chemicals, asbestos, automotive fluids, or biological materials. Notify Protective Services at ext. 3456 or dial 911 immediately. If known, provide them with the identity, amount and location of the material. A. If the release does not represent a hazard beyond its immediate location: Ask the occupants to leave the area. Have a staff member post signs such as the one shown here outside the secured area. If unsure about the hazard, proceed with building EVACUATION. B. If the material is unknown or if it poses a hazard beyond its immediate location (e.g. very large quantity, highly volatile or toxic compound), EVACUATE. If possible to do so safely, position someone at locations outside the immediate spill area to direct traffic away from the spill, then pull a fire alarm to initiate EVACUATION. contacts | accidents | violence | power failure | hazardous material | bomb threat | severe weather | fire | medical | personal crisis | other hazards | evacuation | building safety guide home