RRC Polytech building evacuated for chemical leak
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A chemical leak on Red River College Polytechnic’s Notre Dame Avenue campus prompted the school to halt classes and evacuate a research centre Wednesday.
Shortly before lunchtime, RRC Polytech evacuated its Vehicle Technology Research Centre, also known as Building Z, due to a “safety incident,” said Conor Lloyd, director of college and public relations.
“The incident was a freon leak that occurred outside a classroom while a contractor was performing regular maintenance work, resulting in a small spill of less than (five) litres,” Lloyd wrote in an email.
The school said it immediately activated its safety protocols at the northwest Winnipeg facility, which included evacuating the affected building and notifying staff and students about the event via its campus alerting system.
No injuries were reported and nurses assessed individuals who were near the spill, Lloyd said, adding normal operations continue in other buildings while the affected facility remains closed for clean-up, further testing and repairs.
RRC Polytech anticipates the building will be declared safe by workplace safety and health staff and classes will be able to resume Thursday.