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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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to clean up a bioinfectious material spill without use of appropriate
protective equipment.
If
unsure, consult with Environmental Health and Safety Office
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*All needle sticks, eye, mouth, other
mucous membrane, or non-intact 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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