Gas Leaks / Chemical Spills

Chemical Spills

If a chemical spillage occurs, STOP and alert the Chief Safety Warden (Rod Robinson, 6488 3732) and your lecturer or supervisor who have expert knowledge. They also have access to emergency kits for cleaning up spillage's.

Always wear appropriate protective clothing, glasses and gloves to avoid skin contact with spillage's. Some situations may also require respiratory protection to be worn.

1. Avoid breathing vapors from spill.
2. Alert people in laboratory of spill.
3. Turn off ignition sources, power supplies and heat sources.
4. Avoid contact and Evacuate immediate vicinity to well ventilated area.
5. Close doors to affected area.
6. Phone or tell the Chief Warden (Rod Robinson - 6488 2372). Do not use mobile telephone.

Gas Leaks

If you suspect a gas leak, turn off any gas supply if possible and ventilate the area. Do not touch electric switches or use a naked flame. Evacuate the immediate area and report the leak immediately to the Chief Safety Warden (Rod Robinson, 6488 3732) or Security on 6488 2222 if the Chief Safety Warden is not available.

Any suspected defects in various types of compressed gas cylinders must be reported immediately.

Evacuation Procedures:

1. Avoid breathing gas vapors.
2. Alert people in laboratory of gas leak.
3. Turn off ignition sources, power supplies and heat sources.
4. Evacuate immediate vicinity to well ventilated area.
5. Close doors to affected area.
6. Do not use any ignition sources or power supplies.
7. Phone or tell the Chief Warden (Rod Robinson - 6488 2372). Do not use mobile telephone.