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 ORS - Emergency Response

Hazardous-Materials Response

Office for Research Safety 
(during regular business hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Chicago Campus
3-8300 
Evanston Campus
1-5581 
After hours, weekends, holidays (non-emergencies)
456 
After hours, weekends, holidays (EMERGENCIES ONLY) 911

The Office for Research Safety has a staff specially trained to respond to biological, chemical, and radioactive spills and releases. When necessary ORS works closely with University Police, the Division of Safety and Loss Prevention, and local emergency responders such as the Chicago or Evanston fire departments and hazmat teams. 

Depending upon the circumstances of the spill or release, cleanup may be done by University employees (under the direction of the supervisor or ORS). ORS can provide cleanup supplies and equipment, personal protective equipment, and cleanup instructions. 

An Incident Report must be completed for each emergency incident.

Internal ORS Links: What's New | Emergency Response | Administration | Biological Safety | Chemical Safety | Hazard Communication | Laboratory Safety | New to NU? | Radiation Safety

External ORS Links: Northwestern Home | Vice President for Research | Big 10 EH&S Links | Risk Management | Employee Safety Handbook

ORS - Evanston • 2145 Sheridan Road • Tech NG71 • Evanston, IL 60208
ORS - Chicago • 303 E. Chicago Avenue • Ward B106 W223 • Chicago, IL 60611
Phone 847/491-5581 or 312/503-8300 • FAX 847/467-2797 or 312/503-0547
e-mail researchsafety@northwestern.edu
Last Revision 05/16/2007
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