Washington State University
SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
S80.72
NEW 9-87
Environmental Health and Safety
335-3041
Emergencies in Regulated Areas
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IMMEDIATE ACTION
Remove protective clothing. Evacuate the area.
Call 911.
If there is worker contact with a chemical carcinogen, require the individual
to shower as soon as possible, unless a shower would exacubate physical
injuries.
RESUMPTION OF ACTIVITY
Eliminate hazardous conditions created by the emergency and
decontaminate the affected area prior to the resumption of normal operations.
Medical Surveillance
Institute special medical surveillance by a physician within
24 hours for individuals present in the affected area at the time of the
emergency.
Incident Report
File an incident report on the emergency, S80.75.
Include a report of any medical surveillance in the incident report, S80.75.