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Spill or Exposure Assistance and Reporting
Refer to the Biological Spills/Exposures webpage for guidance on spills and exposures involving hazardous biological materials, such as human blood and other human-derived materials, cultures of infectious agents or genetically modified materials.
Criteria:
- < 1-gallon, low toxicity/low volatility, contained
- worker has cleanup experience, comfort level, PPE, and spill cleanup equipment
- no injuries or exposures
Actions:
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Wear PPE
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Contain and wipe up the spill
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Collect spill debris and dispose of through EHS
Criteria:
- > 1-gallon, highly toxic/volatile chemical, out of containment
- worker lacks cleanup experience, comfort level, PPE, or spill cleanup equipment
- there are injuries or exposures
Actions:
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Warn others and evacuate the area
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Report the spill from a safe location by calling
EHS: 303-724-0345
or 911 from any campus phone
or police dispatch from a cell phone: Anschutz: 303-724-4444 | Denver: 303-556-5000
or 911 from any campus phone
or police dispatch from a cell phone: Anschutz: 303-724-4444 | Denver: 303-556-5000
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Secure the area by closing the door, using caution tape, etc.
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Wait for emergency responders and provide them with details
Emergency Situations:
- Call 911 or go to the closest urgent care facility or hospital emergency department.
Bloodborne pathogens or potentially infectious material exposures:
- Call the UCHealth Infectious Disease/Travel Clinic, 720-848-0191, for an appointment. The clinic is located in the UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Facility.
Skin or eye exposure to a biological/chemical agent:
- Rinse the affected area in a sink, safety shower, or emergency eyewash for at least 15 minutes.
- For needlestick or injury to the skin, wash with soap and warm water.
- Provide a copy of the involved chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or human pathogen's Pathogen Safety Data Sheet to the healthcare provider.
For contamination with radioactive materials:
- Notify the responders and/or providers of contamination.
Refer to the Biological Spills/Exposures webpage for guidance on spills and exposures involving hazardous biological materials, such as human blood and other human-derived materials, cultures of infectious agents or genetically modified materials.
For Exposures:
Outside of business hours
- Visit the closest urgent care facility or emergency department.
Non-emergency exposures
- Seek treatment from a Designated Medical Provider.
For all exposures and injuries
- File a claim with University Risk Management within four working days.
IMPORTANT
- For any incidents involving biological hazards (e.g., recombinant DNA, microorganisms, human-derived materials, or other potentially infectious materials), submit the Incident Report Form for Biological Hazards within 24 hours.