Biological / Chemical / Radiological Spill

Minor Chemical/Biological Spill:

1. Alert people in immediate area of the spill
2. Deny entry to spill area
3. Avoid vapors
4. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
5. Use appropriate spill kit to properly clean up spill – if necessary contact the Physical Plant or building representative for guidance
6. Place cleanup materials in appropriate container and inform the Physical Plant or building representative for disposal. 

Major Chemical/Biological Spill:

1. Attend to injured personnel and remove them from area
2. Alert people in area to evacuate
3. Close doors to confine fire
4. Immediately contact the Physical Plant at 701-252-3467 ext. 5439 or for Fargo, Arizona contact your building maintenance representative immediately. 
5. Close doors and deny entry to affected area(s)
6. Have a person knowledgeable about the incident meet emergency response personnel.

Radiological Material Spill (SWIM):

1. Stop the activity involving the radiological material
2. Warn people in the immediate area of the spill
3. Isolate the spill so the spread of contamination is limited
4. Minimize the spill

• Wearing appropriate protective equipment, follow lab procedures to clean spill area until contamination is no longer detected
• Monitor area, hands, feet, shoes, clothing, etc. for contamination
• Notify the Physical Plant at 701-252-3467 ext. 5439 or for Fargo, Arizona contact your building maintenance representative immediately.

Updated: Spring 2026