Biological Emergencies
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In case of biohazardous material spill, or Exposure* to
a infectious material or agent, do not panic. Proceed with the
following:
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- Notify all laboratory personnel of the
spill.
- Restrict access to spill area.
- Remove all contaminated clothing and
place in a Biohazardous (autoclave) bag.
- If skin contaminated, begin washing with
mild soap and water.
- In case of aexposure* Seek medical help
immediately.
- Put on clean gloves and face mask.
- Place absorbant pads on spilled material.
- Spray pads with a disinfectant.
- Have someone else call Environmental
Health and Safety from a lab phone and report the incident.
- Follow Emergency-Call procedure.
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Do not
attempt to clean up a bioinfectious material spill without use of
appropriate protective equipment.
If
unsure,
consult with Environmental Health and Safety
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*All needle sticks, eye, mouth, other
mucous membrane, or broken
skin contact with blood or other infectious materials is considered an EXPOSURE INCIDENT
and must be reported immediately. See injury
reporting and documentation.
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