Chemical / Radiation Accident


In the event of a serious chemical or radiation spill or accident, call 911,

or

report the circumstances to the Occupational Safety & Environmental Health Office, 231-7759.

  1. Be prepared to give specifics: i.e. chemical/radioactive material, building name, room number, person(s) injured, etc.

  2. If necessary, evacuate the building by activating the fire alarm.  Refer to building evacuation instructions posted in the building.

  3. After the emergency is under control, fill out the ND Incident Report Form (ND Risk Management Fund SFN 50508), and be certain others who assisted also fill out a copy.

  4. Send one copy of the ND Incident Report Form to the University Attorney, one copy to your immediate supervisor, and one to the Library Director.

(For additional information see in Chemical/Radiation Accidents section of the NDSU Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 164)