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The campus spill response emergency coordinator is Mr. Christopher Felix, who can be reached at 915-
747-7152.
The alternate campus spill response emergency coordinator is Mr. Gustavo Rojo, who can be reached at
915-747-7160.
The Environmental Health and Safety Department, 2051 Wiggins Way, performs the campus spill
response emergency coordination and can be reached at 915-747-7162 or EH&S@utep.edu.

Procedures in the event of a hazardous material release:

1. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL AND SAFETY NOTIFICATION

   1. Report immediately any spill of a hazardous chemical to Campus Police at 747-5611. Â鶹¹ÙÍø PD will respond and make the proper notifications. This will include the campus emergency coordinator in the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at 747-7124, and the local Fire/Medical Department if needed.

   2. When reporting a hazardous or chemical spill, be specific about the nature of the material, if known, and the spill’s location or release’s location.
   3. Isolate the spill/release and evacuate the immediate area. This may include the partial or total evacuation of the building.
   4. Do not walk into or touch any of the spilled substance.
   5. Those who may be exposed or injured and contaminated should go to the nearest emergency eyewash/shower station and begin decontaminating the exposed areas. If the chemical release or exposure is in places other than a laboratory, isolate the person or persons for emergency responders to provide decontamination procedures.
   6. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building(s) (remember, a football field is 300 feet) or as directed by emergency responders. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
   7. Only return to an evacuated building if told to do so by an authorized first responder.
   8. If the hazardous material release is determined to threaten human health or the environment outside the facility, the campus spill response emergency coordinator will notify appropriate state and local agencies.
   9. Do not clean up or touch any chemical spill; EH&S Personnel will respond and perform a hazard assessment, mitigation, and hazardous waste disposal.
   10. In inclement weather, students, staff, and faculty may be moved to an unaffected part of the building or alternate location designated safe for temporary class/laboratory relocation.
   11. Students, Faculty, & Staff: No hazardous materials should be brought onto university
       property without prior authorization from the Office of Environmental Health & Safety.

2. UNKNOWN SUBSTANCES

Such as “white powder” incidents, isolate and evacuate the immediate area. Contact Campus Police at
915-747-5611, who will then respond and investigate further as necessary.