Biological Spill
UCSD EH&S Spill Response: (858) 534-3660.
After business hours:
- From a land line: 9-1-1
- From a cell phone: 534-HELP (4357)
California Poison Control System: (800) 222-1222
Biohazardous materials include infectious organisms that can cause disease in healthy humans, or significant environmental or agricultural impact. Human or primate tissues, fluids, cells or cell culture, recombinant DNA, and transgenic plants or animals are also biohazardous because they may contain infectious organisms.
Spill Response Procedures
- Clear area of all personnel.
- Remove any contaminated clothing and place in a biohazard waste bag.
- If the spill is considered too large or too dangerous for laboratory staff to safely clean up, call EH&S: (858) 534-3660. After business hours call (858) 534-HELP (4357).
- Wait at least 30 minutes for aerosol to settle before entering the spill area.
- Wear a laboratory coat, safety glasses, and gloves for spill cleanup.
- Initiate cleanup with disinfectant as follows:
- Place dry paper towels on the spill to absorb liquids. Layer a second set of disinfectant-soaked paper towels over the spill.
- Encircle the spill with additional disinfectants, being careful to minimize aerosolization while assuring adequate contact.
- Decontaminate all items within the spill area. Allow 20 minutes contact time to ensure germicidal action of disinfectant. Wipe equipment with appropriate disinfectant.
- Discard contaminated disposable materials using appropriate biohazardous waste disposal procedures. (Check with your lab manager for disposal procedures.)
- Disinfect laboratory surfaces and all reusable items a second time.
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Questions regarding emergency preparedness at UCSD?
Contact Emergency Services, (858) 534-1064 or 534-3823.
Questions about production and distribution of the Emergency Guide?
Contact Environment, Health & Safety, (858) 534-9745.
Last Modified4/8/2008
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