Hazardous Materials

Chemicals and Solvents

If immediate fire hazard exists or medical assistance is required, call Public Safety at (619) 260-2222, activate alarm, evacuate area and await assistance.

Radioactive Material

• If skin is lacerated by glassware or equipment contaminated with radioactive material, immediately wash the wounded area thoroughly under a cold stream of water.
• Keep all personnel away from the area of the spill.
• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer at ext. (619) 260-8885.
• Notify the Environmental Health and Safety Manager (619) 260-2226.
• Notify Public Safety at (619) 260-2222.

Call Public Safety at (619) 260-2222.

Ingestion of Radioactive Material

Accidental ingestion or swallowing of radioactive material should be treated like other types of poisoning. Large volumes of water should be swallowed, followed by throat stimulation by the fingers to induce vomiting.

Call Public Safety at (619) 260-2222.

For spills not involving immediate danger to life and/or property

Any spill that can potentially cause injury to a person or property must be reported to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager at (619) 260-2226 and Public Safety at (619) 260-2222.

• Confine the spill.
• Evacuate the immediate area and limit access.
• Notify area supervisor.