Cleaning up chemical spills is dangerous and should only be performed by professionally trained persons. Clear all persons from the area who are not directly involved in the cleanup. Place all cleanup materials in a sealed container and contact Risk Management for disposal. General Information A. Departmental personnel need to be trained on the hazards associated with chemicals used and the response needed should a spill occur. Special clean-up supplies should be available and employees should be trained on how to use these supplies.
Departments are responsible for purchasing and maintaining the appropriate supplies.
Hazardous waste disposal procedures should be followed for disposal of contaminated clothing, rags, absorbent materials, or other waste from clean-up of spills or leaks. All departments should know campus emergency numbers and develop a response scenario for emergencies and clean-up of minor spills. Generally, these outside agencies will be contacted only by the TCU Safety Office. General Information Anticipate spills by having the proper safety equipment on hand. Learn where emergency showers and eyewashes are located.