Hazardous Materials

If you encounter a hazardous material spill,  leak or situation:

1. Evacuate the  area
   • Initiate your building’s emergency evacuation plan.
   • Use the fire alarm if there is an immediate hazard and the  entire building needs to be evacuated, or notify those in the affected area if  only a partial evacuation is needed.
   • Shut off electrical equipment if possible and if it is safe to  do so.
   • Proceed to emergency exits; DO  NOT use elevators.
   • Help those needing assistance.
   • Stay up-wind and uphill from any hazardous vapor, gas or liquid.
2. Report the  spill
   • Call 911 and/or SCSU  Public Safety (320-308-3333)
   • State the emergency.
   • Provide your building address (see CAMPUS MAP building addresses are listed on the individual building page) and exact location in that  building.
   • Report any known injuries.
   • Report the name, description and amount of material spilled, if  known.

DO NOT go back into an area  where a chemical spill has occurred.