• Occupational Health & Safety
  • Welcome
  • About Us
  • Legislative Compliance & Program Development
  • Roles and Responsibilities
• Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees
  • About Humber College JOHSCs
  • North Campus JOHSC
  • Lakeshore Campus JOHSC
  • International Graduate School JOHSC
• Training Programs
  • Overview
  • Employee Health & Safety Training - Worker Session
  • Employee Health & Safety Training - Supervisor Training
  • Student Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training
  • WHMIS
  • Ergonomics at Home Webinar
• OHS Programs and Services
  • Accident Reporting and Investigation
    • Overview
    • Accident Reporting and Investigation Procedure
    • Reporting Work-Related Injuries
    • Factors to Consider During an Accident or Near Miss Investigation
    • Appendix A
    • Hazard Reporting Form
  • General Safety
    • Overview
    • Ladder Safety
    • Classroom Safety
    • Office Safety
  • Hazardous Materials
    • Hazardous Materials Overview
    • Hazardous (Chemical) Waste Disposal Procedure
    • Hazardous Materials Spill Procedure
    • WHMIS Procedure
    • Biomedical Waste Disposal Guideline
  • Indoor Air Quality Procedure
  • Office Ergonomics
  • Scented Product Guidelines
  • Smoke-Free Campus
    • About and FAQ
    • Smoking Cessation Resources for Employees
    • Wellness Resources
  • Student Unpaid Work Placement: Workplace Insurance Coverage - MAESD
  • Work Refusal Procedure
  • Working Alone
  • Workplace Assessments
  • Workplace Violence Prevention
  • WSIB Claims & Return to Work
    • Overview
    • Return to Work
• COVID-19 & Other Respiratory Illnesses Information
  • COVID-19 Measures
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• News and Announcements
  • Overview

Hazardous Materials Spill Procedure

1. Evacuate

Evacuate the immediate area and prevent re-entry where hazardous material is likely to endanger occupants.

2. Isolate

Isolate the spill area by closing doors, turning off ventilation systems, and avoiding further environmental contamination. If safe to do so, and trained, use Emergency Spill Control Equipment to contain spill and prevent entry to drains and sewer system.

3. Notify Security

4. Identify

When notifying Security about a hazardous material spill, provide as many details as possible:

1. Identify* the hazardous material(s) involved / nature of spill
2. State:
   • your name/title
   • whether anyone is injured or ill
   • name(s) of hazardous material(s)
   • the size of the spill (approximate quantity)
   • exact location of the spill (Campus, building, floor, room/area)
   • any environmental contamination (sewers, drains, water, grounds)
   • what action has been taken to contain the spill, if any

5. Report

During Day

Security will report the incident to:

• Emergency Services (Fire Dept., Ambul., Police): 911
• Occupational Health & Safety Manager: x 5673
• Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator: x 5021
• Manager of Public Safety (North Campus): x 4977
• Manager of Public Safety (Lakeshore Camps): x 3148
• Director of Public Safety: x 4417
• Associate Director of Public Safety: x 4047
• Director Facilities Management: x 4340

The Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator or designate will report the spill to:

• Spills Action Centre, Ministry of the Environment: 1-800-268-6060
• Newalta: Emergency Response: 1-800-567-7455

After Hours

Security will report the incident to:

• Emergency Services (Fire Dept., Ambul., Police): 911
• After-hours Administrator On-Call: Emergency on-call list

The On-Call Administrator will report the spill to:

• Spills Action Centre, Ministry of the Environment: 1-800-268-6060
• Newalta: Emergency Response: 1-800-567-7455

6. Clean-Up

External

Newalta: Emergency Response

Internal

Do not clean up spill unless you have:

• *knowledge of the hazardous material(s)
• proper spill clean up materials
• appropriate training
• means for proper containment
• proper personal protective equipment

* Obtain and review the MSDS for appropriate spill response action.