Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52030.7 Hazardous Chemical Misuse or Loss

• Upon discovery that a hazardous substance material has been lost, stolen, or misused, the discovering staff person shall immediately notify the institution watch commander and the safety coordinator. A written follow-up shall be submitted within 24 hours indicating all the information (facts) of the incident. Discovery could be through an inventory or any method that identifies misuse of a hazardous chemical.

• The watch commander and safety coordinator shall take action appropriate to the immediate need of the situation (lost, stolen, or misuse). If the hazardous chemical involved could pose a potential serious threat to the life, safety, and/or security of the institution, immediate action shall be taken.

  • Under no circumstance, shall loss or misuse of hazardous chemicals be ignored.

• A written report shall be submitted to the responsible unit captain and Associate Warden to facilitate a review of the operation in the area and take appropriate action to prevent recurrence.