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GBC CARES!

Learn how Great Basin College cares for its students with A Guide to Engaged Learning Requests!

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In the Event of a Spill, Large or Small, Follow these Steps

  • If you DO NOT know the identity of the spilled substance, immediately evacuate the area and notify an emergency contact.
  • If you DO know the identity of the spilled substance and have been trained in the proper handling of the substance, proceed with the following:
    • Spills involving an immediate danger to life or property:
      • If an immediate hazard exists, or medical assistance is required, call 911.
      • Follow the evacuation procedures for the immediate area and limit access.
    • Spills not involving immediate danger to life or property:
      • Confine the spill, if possible without substantial exposure.
      • Evacuate the immediate area and limit access.
      • If you can identify the chemical, follow instructions on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSD)

In all emergency situations involving hazardous materials, notify the Campus Director or the Department Chair and the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Security 775.327.2354.

For More Information Contact

Campus Security
775-934-4923
campus.security@gbcnv.edu

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Why Great Basin College

Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.

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