Chemical Hazard/Spill/Gas Leak
Ensure the immediate safety of everyone in the vicinity.
If safe to do so:
- Ventilate if safe, and be prepared to evacuate – await instructions from Building Warden. Evacuation of the floor or building may be required.
- Report the spill to a Safety Officer – notify Security on 333 or 9905 3333.
- Isolate the area.
Clean up after emergency response concluded
Avoid the creation of aerosols.
Decontaminating affected personnel
Move affected personnel to a safe decontamination area. The treatment of serious injury must take precedence over decontamination if safe to do so.
Caution: Consult Safety Data Sheet
Caution: Consult Safety Data Sheet
Restrict unnecessary movement
Avoid spreading contamination. Isolate spill by erecting a temporary barricade and placing suitable warning signs.
Important
If there is a gas leak, authorized and trained personnel can intervene by locating the leak only if safe to do so, using Breathing Apparatus. A Breathing Apparatus (BA) team must consist of 4 people in BA. If you do not have the personnel for a BA response, call the OH&S Helpline on 990 51016 or Emergency Services on (0) 000.
For a gas leak – Isolate valves on cylinders and ventilate the room.
For ruptured pipes and valves – ventilate and isolate the area. Immediately call the OH&S Helpline or the Emergency Services on (0) 000.
For a gas leak – Isolate valves on cylinders and ventilate the room.
For ruptured pipes and valves – ventilate and isolate the area. Immediately call the OH&S Helpline or the Emergency Services on (0) 000.