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  THIS PROCEDURE IS PRIMARLY FOR THE ATHLETIC CENTER ONLY

In case of a CHLORINE LEAK (ALARM IS SOUNDING)  there IS immediately danger to your life or health you should:

1. Immediately evacuate the POOL, STORAGE AREAS and THE ENTIRE ATHLETIC CENTER BUILDING.  Exit building to designated area.  (SHAW FIELD)
2. Chlorine Gas is heavier than air and displaces oxygen do ot bend down  and  DO NOT RETENTER THE BUILDING TO ASSIST OTHERS.
   
   
3. Immediately notify the Safety and Security department at 6555 and the Facilities Services Office at 6278. Be prepared to give the following information: Your Name, Building Name, Floor, Room Number, Type of Accident Chemical(s) involved if known
   
   
4. The Facilities Services Safety department will supply the proper response team.
   
   
5. The building MUST be evacuated proceed to See Building Evacuation Meeting Place Map area. Account for all person/s in your area. Notify emergency personnel of missing person/s.
   
   
6. DO NOT RE ENTER THE BUILDING UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICERS
   

What Will Happen Next

The proper response team/s will assist in clean up and disposal of chemicals. Medical treatment will be provided as needed for victims. Security and Safety Department will notify 911 Hazardous Response Team and Hawkins Chemical Company or Bay West for clean up and disposal of chemical/s.

3/09

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