Hazardous Gas Leak

Prepare 

  • Ensure laboratory contacts for emergencies are up to date
  • Know the properties and hazards of your gas
  • Toxic gases and reactive gases should not be purchased or used without consultation with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Chemical Safety. Certain gases require specific ventilation and storage for safe use
  • Establish a plan of maintenance to proactively control potential damage and gas leaks
  • Establish an emergency plan to address equipment, piping or cylinder failures.

 

Respond 

Immediately report all incidents, injuries, and potential exposures to your Principal Investigator (PI) and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) hotline at (310) 825-9797 Option 1.

  • If a person knowledgeable about the source of the leak decides that it is hazardous, the following steps should be taken:
    • Immediately notify those in the building to evacuate
    • Pull fire alarm
    • Shut the doors and secure the area
    • Contact 9-1-1 and EH&S and provide:
      • Building, floor, and room
      • Specific chemical name of involved gas
      • Source of the gas leak.
  • If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

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