All spills of unknown materials should be treated as a hazardous chemical spill.

• Call the Suffolk University Police at (617)573-8111 or 8333. University Police will be responsible for contacting the Boston Fire Department.
• Contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617)573-8628.
• Remove any affected personnel from the area.
• Attend to injured personnel.
• Contain the spill and alert others in the immediate area.
• NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean up a mercury spill. Call the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617)573-8628 and then contact the Suffolk University Police at (617)573-8111 or 8333.

Chemical Spill on the Body

• Remove all contaminated clothing.
• Flood exposed area with running water from faucet or safety shower for at least 15 minutes.
• Obtain medical attention by calling the Suffolk University Police at (617)573-8111 or 8333.
• Report incident to supervisor, laboratory instructor, and to the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617)573-8628.

Chemical Splashed in the Eye

• Immediately rinse eyeball and the inner surface of the eyelid with water continuously for 15 minutes. Forcibly hold eye open to ensure effective wash behind eyelids
• Obtain medical attention by calling the Suffolk University Police at (617)573-8111 or 8333
• Report incident to supervisor, laboratory instructor and to the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617)573-8628