Ridgewater College emergency procedures  


Hazardous Materials

Ridgewater College campuses generate small or very small quantities of hazardous materials.. However, natural gas lines serve the campuses, and some are located near state highways. Ridgewater College needs to respond appropriately in the event of a hazardous materials release. If you detect unknown odors or suspect a chemical exposure, follow the steps below immediately.

Unknown Odors

  1. Call 6099 at Willmar or
    Call 8555 at Hutchinson during normal business hours to request radio contact with campus facilities personnel.
    Call 911 for all assistance after normal business hours.
  2. Identify the source of the odor, if known. If unknown, describe the odor.
  3. If the odor is irritating or you feel symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, burning or stinging, alert someone to your symptoms and ask for assistance in evacuating the immediate area.
  4. Follow the instructions of responding personnel.

Chemical Exposure or Spill

  1. If you come in contact with a chemical, rinse the area with clean, cool, running water for at least 15 minutes . If in the eyes, hold eyes open while flushing with water.
  2. Call 911 if:
    • Incident requires medical treatment,
    • Spill involves a fire/explosion, or
    • Spill is life threatening,
    • In the event of an unknown chemical spill.
  3. Call 6099 at Willmar or Call 8555 at Hutchinson for campus assistance during normal business hours.
  4. Alert your supervisor and anyone in the immediate area.
  5. Cordon off the spill if possible.
  6. Review the appropriate material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow treatment recommendations. MSDS are available in the labs or from the safety office at (320) 234-0255.
  7. Protect other people from exposure. If the potential for exposure exists, evacuate the area.
  8. Respond to the spill only in accordance with your level of training.
  9. Call 6099 at Willmar or
    Call 8555 at Hutchinson during normal business hours in the event of a spill of a known chemical where personnel in the immediate area, trained to know the hazard, cannot handle cleanup using supplies on hand.

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