Department of Public Safety

SJC Security and Safety Department

Community Response Checklist

-Hazardous Material Spill Cleanup-

 

Remember spills should only be cleaned up by lab personnel if you and your supervisor feel that it is safe to do so.

 

GUIDELINES FOR SPILL CLEANUP INCLUDE: 

·         For any spill immediately contact the San Juan College Environmental Health Department and/or Security and Safety Department

·         You are thoroughly familiar with the hazards of the material (Reference MSDS)

·         You have been trained to deal with spills/releases of the size in question

·         You have the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), should it be necessary

·         The appropriate absorbent/neutralizers are readily available

·         It is essential that you collect all spill clean-up waste for proper disposal DO NOT PLACE IN OR AROUND THE REGULAR TRASH

·         Place the spill clean-up waste in a closed container and attach a San Juan College Waste/Material Tracking form if available, or at a minimum label with contents

 For more information on MSDS please use the following link: http://hq.msdsonline.com/sanjuancollege/Search/Default.aspx

If you or your supervisor feels that you do not have the proper training or equipment necessary to clean up a spill/release then call the San Juan College Environmental Health Department or the Security and Safety Department for cleanup.

 

CONTACTING AUTHORITIES

Environmental Health

Gary Lee-566-3063 or 320-3174

Monica Beevers-566-3190 or 793-7874

Security and Safety Department-566-3333 or 215-3091