Environmental Health and Safety

As part of its commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible manner, SUNY Buffalo State staff are trained in proper spill prevention and response and spill response equipment are maintained at key locations on campus, including the Clinton Center central Receiving stockroom and the boiler plant.

Here is the procedure to follow to report petroleum or hazardous chemical spills and prevent spill migration into the environment:

1. Report petroleum or hazardous chemical spills to the Facilities Operations and Key Center at 878-6111. For public safety or emergency situations, University Police Department (UPD) may be contacted directly at 878-6333, who will arrange for proper response and clean-up;

2. When reporting a spill or release, indicate the type of material spilled and estimated quantity (if known);

3. If it is a non-hazardous situation, await nearby at a safe distance for the responder's arrival; and

4. Alert bystanders to keep at a safe distance.

Innocuous (non-hazardous) material (e.g. food, beverage) spills at outdoor public areas should be reported to Facilities Operations and Key Center at 878-6111. Innocuous material spills at indoor public areas should be brought to the attention of the building custodial staff.

Campus procedures and measures for spill notification and spill and related pollution prevention and control are provided in the documents posted on the EH&S Policies and Procedures webpage.