Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52030.4.8 Employees

• Department employees and inmates who work with hazardous chemicals shall be familiar with this procedure and shall observe all safety precautions including, but not limited to:

  • In the event of a major spill or release of toxic or hazardous chemicals, the institution fire department shall be immediately notified for emergency response.

  • Reporting any loss or misuse of hazardous chemicals to the immediate supervisor of the area where the loss or misuse occurred.

  • Wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment as required for use with the hazardous chemical(s).

  • Immediately reporting any exposure to a hazardous substance to the supervisor in charge, and taking appropriate action to prevent further exposure to themselves or others. This may include appropriate medical follow-up.

  • No hazardous chemical covered by this procedure shall be dispensed to inmates without direct supervision of staff. An exception may be made in the authorized use of gasoline (i.e., service stations, garages, lawn mowers, etc.).

• If appropriate secure storage areas are not available in the work area for unused hazardous chemicals at the end of the work day, the remaining hazardous chemicals shall be returned to the warehouse for proper storage.