Spill or Environmental Release

A hazardous spill is defined as the uncontrolled discharge of radioactive, biological or chemical material.  An environmental release refers to a hazardous spill that is discharged from a controlled setting into the broader environment.  In the event of a hazardous spill:

  1. Stay clear and warn others in the immediate area of the spill. Isolate the area around the spill.
  2. Assist injured or contaminated persons if you are trained to do so, but do not place yourself at risk of injury or contamination in the process.
  3. Determine if the spill is an emergency or requires assistance to clean up.  If so, notify the following parties: 
    1. Your supervisor, and
    2. The Departmental Spill Designate for the area affected.
    3. In addition, if the spill resulted in an environmental release or involved radioactive material, contact the University Control Centre immediately via 780-492-5555.
  4. All spills must be reported in writing to EHS.  Complete and submit a Faculty/Department Incident & Investigation Report to EHS via fax (780-492-7790) within 48 hours of the spill.  Submit a copy of the form to your Departmental Spill Designate.
  5. Following spill clean-up, immediately make arrangements to replenish items used from the appropriate spill kit.
  6. Contact Environmental Services to pick-up waste clean-up materials via: