Planning for spills is essential. Before beginning work with chemicals, be sure that the appropriate types and amounts of spill clean-up materials and personal protective equipment are immediately available. Immediately alert others in the area, and evacuate the area, if necessary Contaminated clothing must be removed immediately and the skin flushed with water for no less than fifteen minutes. If a volatile, flammable material is spilled, immediately warn others in the area, control sources of ignition and ventilate the area Please see the Chemical Spill Procedures section of the EHS web page for more specific instructions. I. Housekeeping Work areas can become congested while set building and rehearsals take place.
Clutter makes it difficult to move around and can be a fire hazard.
To prevent accumulation of materials, trash should be removed daily. Place trash in proper receptacles, preferable in metal containers. Housekeeping is the sole responsibility of the students at 171 Broadmead. This includes the dressing rooms, scene shop, and audience seating areas. Building Services maintains other venues, although students are still responsible for keeping areas clean and clear of congestion.