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Hazardous Spills

Any major spill of a hazardous substance must be reported immediately, to the Security Department at (305) 243-6000.  Security personnel will notify the appropriate entities (Physical Plant, Environmental Health & Safety, or the Fire Department) as required.

Personnel on site should be evacuated from the affected area at once. Security personnel will seal off the contaminated area to prevent further contamination until the arrival of trained responders.

Persons who may be contaminated are to:

  • Use emergency showers and eye wash stations if needed.
  • Seek medical attention immediately.
  • Avoid contact with others.
  • Alert security/emergency personnel of injury.

 

 

 

EMERGENCY

(305) 243-6000

NON-EMERGENCY

(305) 243-SAFE (7233)

RUMOR CONTROL

(305) 243-6079

ADMINISTRATION

(305) 243-6280

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