Hazardous Materials Procedures
What to do when encountering specific hazardous materials on campus.
Summary
- Asbestos – Stop work, don’t disturb it, and notify your supervisor.
- Lead – Stop work, don’t disturb it, and notify your supervisor.
- PCBs – Do not open or break ballasts; notify your supervisor.
- Mold – Properly clean small areas; stop work and notify your supervisor for larger areas.
- Silica – Use wet methods and PPE; notify your supervisor if dust can’t be controlled.
- Mercury – Do not touch it, keep people out, and notify your supervisor.
- Radiation – Leave the area and notify your supervisor.
EHS Directory
| Group | Relevant Scope | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Building Materials |
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608-265-5000 | |
| Environmental & Occupational Health |
|
eoh@fpm.wisc.edu | 608-890-1992 |
| Chemical Safety |
|
chemsafety@wisc.edu | 608-265-5700 |
| Radiation Safety |
|
radiationsafety@wisc.edu | 608-262-3600 |
How to Report Hazardous Materials
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Asbestos Procedure
Lead Procedure
PCBs Procedure
Mold Procedure
Remember: you can remove mold by yourself when there is less than 10 square feet.
Silica Procedure
- Engineering controls
- Wet saw or wet method
- HEPA vacuum
- PPE
- Respirators (N95)
Mercury Procedure
No testing is needed: mercury is hazardous.
Radiation Procedure
