Hazardous Material Incident / Gas Leak

Hazardous Material Incident Procedure

If you are involved with or observe a hazardous material (biological, chemical, radiological, fuel or oil) spill incident, or release for which assistance is needed, do this:

• If the incident is indoors, close all doors in order to isolate the area if it is safe to do so.
• From a safe area, call 2000 from any campus phone or 513-745-1000 from cell phone.
• Be prepared to provide the following information regarding the spill or release:
  • Name and quantity of the material.
  • Time and location of the incident.
  • If anyone is injured or exposed to material.
  • If a fire or explosion is involved.
  • Your name, phone number and location.
• Follow instructions provided by the emergency responders.
• Arrange for someone to meet emergency responders.
• If available, present the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of substances involved to emergency responders.
• Evacuate, if asked to by officials. Remain in a safe designated area until released by emergency responders.

 

DO NOT attempt to clean up a spill or release unless you are trained to do so and have the proper equipment. If you are notified of an incident, follow the instructions provided by the emergency service officials.

 

Gas Leak Procedure

If you detect natural gas, fumes or vapors, do this:

• Call 2000 from any campus phone or 513-745-1000 from cell phone.
• Clear the area immediately if instructed to do so by the emergency dispatcher, providing assistance to those with special needs.
• Provide your location and the location of the odor to the dispatcher.
• Provide as many details as possible to the dispatcher.

If an evacuation is ordered by the emergency responders:

• Leave all ventilation systems operating unless instructed otherwise by emergency responders.
• Leave the area immediately, avoiding elevators unless necessary.
• Identify those persons with special needs, and provide assistance if possible. Otherwise, provide their location to emergency responders.
• Report to your department's designated gathering point to be accounted for.