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Before using any hazardous material you should carefully read the label and material safety data sheet (MSDS). Understanding your material will allow you to make any emergency decisions should an accident happen.

Your priorities in the event of a spill are:

  1. The prevention and treatment of injuries.
  2. The prevention of environmental contamination.
  3. The protection of property.

Your response to the spill should proceed as follows:


Steps to follow in the event of a Hazardous Spill


Further information can be found at Emergency Response at Western


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