SAFETY INFORMATION - What to do if Gas Leak/Chemical Hazard/Spill

Ensure the immediate safety of anyone within the vicinity of the spill.

Evacuate the immediate area.

Report the spill to Security 9214 3333 to your supervisor and the OH&S CONSULTANT: Mobile 0404 006 987.

Remember DO NOT USE a mobile phone in the event of a gas leak.

If you cannot contact any of these, break the nearest fire Break Glass Alarm, which automatically notifies the Fire Brigade.

Isolate Hazard
Anyone who has been exposed to the hazardous materials must, if safe to do so, be moved to a safe decontamination areas. The treatment of serious injury must take precedence over decontamination and containment. If unsure contact the OH&S CONSULTANT: Mobile : 0404 006 987

Restrict unnecessary movement into and through the area to avoid spreading contamination. Isolate the affected area at a safe distance by erecting a temporary barricade and placing suitable warning signs.

Clean-up
Do not re-enter the area until it has been decontaminated by MFB or a personnel trained specifically in chemical safety.

Evacuate
Evacuate the building as instructed to do so by the emergency personnel.

Walk quickly and calmly to the assembly area advised by the emergency personnel.

Remain at the assembly area in groups.

In the case of a fire, every effort must be made to prevent undue spreading of contamination. However, fire fighting must take precedence over the control of contamination.

Do not switch on any electrical equipment, light switches, etc, as these may cause a spark and become an ignition source.

It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to ensure that their particular class is evacuated and to maintain control of the students during the emergency until released by the warden.