7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

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7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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• EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
• BIOLOGICAL SAFETY OFFICER 4212
• RYERSON SECURITY (24 hours) 80
• (after hours)

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The location and proper use of emergency
equipment (eye wash stations, first aid kits,
etc.) should be known to all lab personnel prior
to the start of any work in the laboratory.
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SPILL OF A BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS steps are taken
to avoid spread AND UNNECESSARY AEROSOL
GENERATION
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and User Training EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• PREVENT ACCESS to spill area
• MONITOR for contamination perform decon
• REPORT to supervisor

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• GENERAL SPILL PROCEDURES
• Protective clothing (double gloves)
• Place absorbent around edges of spill
• Clean from out towards centre (prevent spread of
  contamination)
• Spill cleanup materials for biohazardous waste
  disposal
• Perform decon as outlined in Biological Safety
  Manual
• Wash hands after cleanup

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and User Training EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• GENERAL SPILL PROCEDURES For Minor Spills
• Protective clothing (double gloves)
• If spill occurs on benchtop, evacuate the
  laboratory for a time sufficient for most
  aerosols to settle or be dispersed and removed by
  the ventilation system, typically 20 to 30
  minutes. Prevent access to area by marking the
  area with warning signs and closing laboratory
  doors.
• Report spill to supervisor as soon as feasible.

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• GENERAL SPILL PROCEDURES For Minor Spills
• Decontaminate all surfaces exposed to the spill
  with a suitable disinfectant. Effective
  disinfectants must be available in the laboratory
  at all times and for immediate use.
• Allow sufficient time for decontamination of the
  mixed material, normally 20 to 30 minutes it is
  advised to leave the laboratory during this
  period.
• After decontamination, carefully absorb the
  liquid with absorbent paper or absorbent
  materials supplied in a spill kit and place into
  an autoclavable bag or other container suitable
  for autoclaving.

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• CONTAMINATED PERSONNEL
• Remove contaminated clothing (carefully)
• Flush with plenty of water (2-3minutes)
• Monitor rinse water
• Monitor skin for contamination and repeat above
  if necessary
• Open wounds obtain immediate medical attention
• Call Ryerson Security at 80

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• FIRST AID
• First aid measure initiated immediately after
  injury can minimize the exposure to blood borne
  pathogens.
• Remove contaminated clothing gloves
• Allow immediate bleeding or forcing of bleeding
  of cut
• Wash affected area with soap or antiseptic and
  water
• If eyes, nose or mouth are involved, flush with
  large amounts of water
• Cover wound with dressing or band aid
• Seek further medical attention if required
  Contact Security at ext 80

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• Reporting Exposures
• Every exposure must be reported to the supervisor
  or a designated person without delay.
• The injured person should not postpone seeking
  medical attention if the supervisor is not
  available and should immediately contact Ryerson
  Security at ext 80.
• Personnel potentially exposed to blood borne
  pathogens must be instructed to seek medical
  advice following an exposure. The physician
  will determine if the risk is significant, the
  type of medical follow up required

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• Reporting Exposures Forms
• Details of the accident should be documented on
  the Internal Accident/Incident/Exposure
  Investigation Report. In addition, the Workers
  Compensation Form (WSIB Form 7) should also be
  completed and sent to Human Resources.
• completed forms should be sent in within 24 hours
  of known exposure.
• forms are available from the Centre for
  Environmental Health and Safety Management
  website at
• www.ryerson.ca/cehsm/duediligence/rep_accident.ht
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• PREVENT ACCESS to spill area
• MONITOR for contamination perform decon
• REPORT to supervisor

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Spills

• Spill response will vary depending on
• What was spilled?
• How much was spilled?
• Where was the spill?
• What is the potential for release to the
  environment?
• Spills should be cleaned up immediately (unless
  an aerosol was generated), to ensure proper
  decontamination.
• All spills are to be reported ASAP to the lab
  supervisor and EHSS.

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Spills within a BSC

• Leave the ventilation on (run 10-15 minutes )
• Cover spill area with absorbent material
• Soak the spill area with an appropriate
  disinfectant (i.e. 10 bleach).
• Pour disinfectant from the outside surface of the
  absorbent material towards the inside.
• Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes
• Wipe up with absorbent material
• All items within the cabinet should be
  disinfected
• All waste should be autoclaved

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Spills outside of a BSC

• Evacuate the area for at least 30 minutes.
• Assemble supplies and PPE
• Add disinfectant, pick up any broken glass with
  forceps and place in a sharps container.
• Cover with absorbent material.
• All adjacent areas should also be disinfected or
  wiped down.
• All waste should be autoclaved.

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Spills occurring in a centrifuge

• Leave lid closed and allow aerosols to settle for
  at least 1 hr (ensure centrifuge is off, affix a
  sign)
• Move to BSC if possible.
• Disinfect the centrifuge, rotors and buckets in
  an appropriate disinfectant, allow at least 20 to
  30 min of contact time. Drain the disinfectant.
• Thoroughly wipe down the inside of centrifuge and
  all parts including the lid (paper towels soaked
  in disinfectant)
• Rinse both the rotors and the inside of the
  centrifuge with water if bleach was used.
• All waste should be autoclaved

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Spills occurring during transport

• Clean-up must be initiated immediately
• Then follow directives for spills outside of a
  biological safety cabinet

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Spill Clean-up

• All users of biological materials should be
  familiar with the spill clean-up procedures.
• Spill response plan template (U Ottawa)
• Additional assistance is available from
• Your departmental safety coordinator
• CEHSM by dialling extension 4212
• Emergency Response by dialling 80