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Alert: Plaza Building Is Closed
The Plaza Building will be closed through at least Dec. 6 because of a water line break and expected repairs. The Health Center, located in the building, will only offer Telehealth until further notice. Please check the Auraria Campus website for updates.
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Spill or Exposure Assistance and Reporting
Call 9-1-1 or go to the closest urgent care facility or hospital emergency department.
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. An overview of the guidance is below.
If you are exposed to bloodborne pathogens or potentially infectious material:
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Call for consultation or get help
During normal business hours, call Occupational Health (303) 724-9145 for consultation. Then follow up with a Designated Medical Provider or go to the UCHealth Emergency Department. Outside of normal business hours, go to the UCHealth Emergency Department.
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Report the incident
Fill out the Incident Report Form for Biological Hazards, and submit the completed form to biosafety.program@ucdenver.edu. Report within 24 hours any incidents involving biological hazards such as recombinant DNA, microorganisms, human-derived materials, or other potentially infectious materials.
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If a biological or chemical agent contacts your eye or skin:
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Rinse the affected area in a sink, safety shower, or emergency eyewash for at least 15 minutes
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Wash injured skin
For needlestick or injury to the skin, wash with soap and warm water.
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Call for consultation or get help
During normal business hours, call Occupational Health (303) 724-9145 for consultation. Then follow up with a Designated Medical Provider or go to the UCHealth Emergency Department. Outside of normal business hours, go to the UCHealth Emergency Department.
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Follow up with a healthcare professional
Seek treatment from a Designated Medical Provider. Provide a copy of the involved chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the healthcare provider.
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If you are exposed to radioactive materials:
Call (303) 724-0345
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Remove clothing
Carefully remove contaminated clothing and place into a sealed bag.
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Immediately rinse the area in a sink, safety shower, or emergency eyewash for at least 15 minutes
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Call EHS
Contact EHS at (303) 724-0345, do not leave the area until EHS has assessed the situation.
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Seek treatment in nearest Emergency Department
Emergency Departments Nearby
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