CHEMICAL
ACCIDENT
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Warning of a chemical accident is usually received from
the Fire or Police Department or from Hazardous Materials
officials when such accidents occur near a school and poses
a threat to students and staff. An overturned tanker, either
a truck or a train, a broken fuel line, and an accident in a
commercial establishment that uses chemicals are all
potential hazards if such accidents occur near a school or
if the wind is such that it would carry fumes from such
accidents to a school. |
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ACTION |
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RESPONSIBILITY |
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Notify the Claremont Police Department (911). |
Principal/ |
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B. |
Notify the school district Superintendent. |
Principal/ |
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C. |
Determine the need to implement action plan (usually by
consultation with fire, police or other local
authorities). |
Principal |
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D. |
Determine whether the students and staff should leave the
school grounds. |
Principal |
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E. |
If it is necessary to evacuate the area, move in
classroom groups crosswind, never directly with or against
the wind which may be carrying fumes. |
Principal/Staff |
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F. |
Render first aid as necessary. |
Teachers/Principal/ |
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G. |
Take roll if pupils are moved; account for all
pupils. |
Teachers |
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H. |
The principal will direct action as required. Students
and staff must not return to the school until Fire or Police
Department officials have declared the area to be safe. |
Principal |
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If a chemical accident occurs near the end of the school day or before school starts, staff must be sent to key points to direct students around affected area. Some cases may require transportation of students away
from the school. |
Principal |
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Assess need for psychological first aide. Activate Crisis
Team, if necessary. |
Principal/Director, |
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