Spill Response

Hazardous spills can occur anywhere on campus and must be cleaned up immediately in an appropriate and safe manner, to prevent serious environmental and health effects. The University of Windsor's Chemical Control Centre has developed a Hazardous Materials Spill Response Manual that you can follow to determine the best method of cleanup. All spills must be reported to the CCC using a Spill Incident Report form within 24 hours of the incident. If you are unsure how to clean up a spill or it is too large for you to handle on your own contact the CCC for for assistance. For after hour spills please contact  Campus Police at (519) 253-3000 ext. 911.

Hazardous Materials Spill Response Manual (.pdf)

Spill Incident Report (.docx)

Quick References

Chemical Spill Quick Reference(.pdf)

 

Biohazardous Material Spill Quick Reference(.pdf)

 

Radioactive Material Spill Quick Reference (.pdf)

 

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Training

Spill Response Online Training

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Spill Kits

Spill kits available for purchase; it is advised that your laboratory should be equipped with the appropriate spill kit for all hazardous present in your laboratory. Suggested items that should be present in your spill kit can be found in the links below. If you require refills of any of the materials in your spill kit please submit the request form to the CCC. If the incident is reported within 24hrs of the spill the CCC will replace all materials used to clean up the spill free of charge.

Chemical Spill Kit

• Suggested Kit Contents (.pdf) 

Biological Spill Kit

• Suggested Kit Contents (.pdf)
• Replenish Request Form (.docx)

Radiation Spill Kit

• Suggested Kit Contents (.pdf)
• Replenish Request Form (.docx)

Note: More specific Spill Kits are also avaliable from the CCC, upon request. These include, Mercury Spill Kits, and Hydrofluoric Acid Spill Kits.