Emergency response agencies must be notified immediately following a
release or threatened release that presents an immediate threat to the
health and safety of employees or the public. Phone 911.
When notifying outside agencies of a hazardous material release or
threatened release, use the following procedures:
Nature of incident.
Location of incident.
Time and date incident occurred.
Name of hazardous material (s) involved.
Approximate quantity involved.
Safe location on or near facility where emergency responders can meet
company emergency coordinator.
Number of injuries and cause of injuries.
Whether facility is being evacuated.
Whether surrounding area should be evacuated.
Whether individuals have been contaminated.
Other information as requested.
Identify the problem.
Initiate the Business Emergency Plan.
Perform Safety Requirements (e.g. use absorbent material to contain