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7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE


Biological Safety Training Biological Safety Training – Certificate Holder and User Training – Certificate Holder and User Training

EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY OFFICER: 4212

RYERSON SECURITY (24 hours): 80(after hours)


Radiation Safety Training Radiation Safety Training – Certificate Holder and User Training – Certificate Holder and User Training


The location and proper use of emergency The location and proper use of emergency equipment (eye wash stations, first aid kits, equipment (eye wash stations, first aid kits, etc.) should be known to all lab personnel etc.) should be known to all lab personnel prior to the start of any work in the laboratory. prior to the start of any work in the laboratory.


Biological Safety Training Biological Safety Training – Certificate Holder and User Training – Certificate Holder and User Training


SPILL OF A BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS SPILL OF A BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS

steps are taken to avoid spread AND steps are taken to avoid spread AND UNNECESSARY AEROSOL GENERATION UNNECESSARY AEROSOL GENERATION




PREVENT ACCESS – to spill areaPREVENT ACCESS – to spill area

MONITOR – for contamination & perform deconMONITOR – for contamination & perform decon

REPORT – to supervisorREPORT – to supervisor


Biological Safety Training – Certificate Holder and User Training Biological Safety Training – Certificate Holder and User Training

EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE GENERAL SPILL PROCEDURESGENERAL SPILL PROCEDURES

Protective clothing (double gloves)Protective clothing (double gloves)

Place absorbent around edges of spillPlace absorbent around edges of spill

Clean from out towards centre (prevent spread of Clean from out towards centre (prevent spread of contamination)contamination)

Spill cleanup materials for biohazardous waste Spill cleanup materials for biohazardous waste disposaldisposal

Perform decon as outlined in Biological Safety Perform decon as outlined in Biological Safety ManualManual

Wash hands after cleanupWash hands after cleanup



EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE GENERAL SPILL PROCEDURES – For Minor GENERAL SPILL PROCEDURES – For Minor

SpillsSpills

Protective clothing (double gloves)Protective clothing (double gloves) If spill occurs on benchtop, evacuate the If spill occurs on benchtop, evacuate the

laboratory for a time sufficient for most aerosols laboratory for a time sufficient for most aerosols to settle or be dispersed and removed by the to settle or be dispersed and removed by the ventilation system, typically 20 to 30 minutes. ventilation system, typically 20 to 30 minutes. Prevent access to area by marking the area with Prevent access to area by marking the area with warning signs and closing laboratory doors.warning signs and closing laboratory doors.

Report spill to supervisor as soon as feasible.Report spill to supervisor as soon as feasible.



EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE GENERAL SPILL PROCEDURES – For Minor GENERAL SPILL PROCEDURES – For Minor

SpillsSpillsDecontaminate all surfaces exposed to the spill with a suitable Decontaminate all surfaces exposed to the spill with a suitable disinfectant. disinfectant. Effective disinfectants must be available in the Effective disinfectants must be available in the laboratory at all times and for immediate use.laboratory at all times and for immediate use.

Allow sufficient time for decontamination of the mixed material, Allow sufficient time for decontamination of the mixed material, normally 20 to 30 minutes; it is advised to leave the laboratory normally 20 to 30 minutes; it is advised to leave the laboratory during this period.during this period.

After decontamination, carefully absorb the liquid with After decontamination, carefully absorb the liquid with absorbent paper or absorbent materials supplied in a spill kit absorbent paper or absorbent materials supplied in a spill kit and place into an autoclavable bag or other container suitable and place into an autoclavable bag or other container suitable for autoclaving.for autoclaving.




CONTAMINATED PERSONNELCONTAMINATED PERSONNEL

Remove contaminated clothing (carefully)Remove contaminated clothing (carefully)

Flush with plenty of water (2-3minutes)Flush with plenty of water (2-3minutes)

Monitor rinse waterMonitor rinse water

Monitor skin for contamination and repeat above if Monitor skin for contamination and repeat above if necessarynecessary

OpenOpen wounds – obtain immediate medical attention wounds – obtain immediate medical attention

Call Ryerson Security at 80Call Ryerson Security at 80




FIRST AIDFIRST AIDFirst aid measure initiated immediately after injury can First aid measure initiated immediately after injury can

minimize the exposure to blood borne pathogens.minimize the exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Remove contaminated clothing & glovesRemove contaminated clothing & gloves

Allow immediate bleeding or forcing of bleeding of cutAllow immediate bleeding or forcing of bleeding of cut

Wash affected area with soap or antiseptic and waterWash affected area with soap or antiseptic and water

If eyes, nose or mouth are involved, flush with large If eyes, nose or mouth are involved, flush with large amounts of wateramounts of water

Cover wound with dressing or band aidCover wound with dressing or band aid

Seek further medical attention if required – Contact Seek further medical attention if required – Contact Security at ext 80Security at ext 80



EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE Reporting ExposuresReporting Exposures

Every exposure must be reported to the supervisor or Every exposure must be reported to the supervisor or a designated person without delay.a designated person without delay.

The injured person should not postpone seeking medical The injured person should not postpone seeking medical attention if the supervisor is not available and should attention if the supervisor is not available and should immediately contact Ryerson Security at ext 80. immediately contact Ryerson Security at ext 80.

Personnel potentially exposed to blood borne Personnel potentially exposed to blood borne pathogens must be instructed to seek medical advice pathogens must be instructed to seek medical advice following an exposure. The physician will determine following an exposure. The physician will determine if the risk is significant, the type of medical follow up if the risk is significant, the type of medical follow up requiredrequired



EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE Reporting Exposures – Reporting Exposures – FormsForms

Details of the accident should be documented on the Details of the accident should be documented on the Internal Internal Accident/Incident/Exposure Investigation ReportAccident/Incident/Exposure Investigation Report. In addition, the . In addition, the Workers’ Compensation Form (WSIB Form 7) should also be Workers’ Compensation Form (WSIB Form 7) should also be completed and sent to Human Resources. completed and sent to Human Resources.

completed forms should be sent in completed forms should be sent in within 24 hourswithin 24 hours of known of known exposure. exposure.

forms are available from the Centre for Environmental Health and forms are available from the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Management website at:Safety Management website at:

www.ryerson.ca/cehsm/duediligence/rep_accident.htmlwww.ryerson.ca/cehsm/duediligence/rep_accident.html




PREVENT ACCESS – to spill areaPREVENT ACCESS – to spill area

MONITOR – for contamination & perform deconMONITOR – for contamination & perform decon

REPORT – to supervisorREPORT – to supervisor


SpillsSpills

Spill response will vary depending on:Spill response will vary depending on:• What was spilled? What was spilled? • How much was spilled? How much was spilled? • Where was the spill? Where was the spill? • What is the potential for release to the environment? What is the potential for release to the environment?

Spills should be cleaned up immediately (unless Spills should be cleaned up immediately (unless an aerosol was generated), to ensure proper an aerosol was generated), to ensure proper decontamination.decontamination.

All spillsAll spills are to be reported are to be reported ASAPASAP to the lab to the lab supervisor and EHSS. supervisor and EHSS.


Spills within a BSCSpills within a BSC

Leave the ventilation on (Leave the ventilation on (run 10-15 minutesrun 10-15 minutes ) )

Cover spill area with absorbent material Cover spill area with absorbent material

Soak the spill area with an appropriate Soak the spill area with an appropriate disinfectant (disinfectant (i.e. 10% bleachi.e. 10% bleach). ).

Pour disinfectant from the outside surface of the Pour disinfectant from the outside surface of the absorbent material towards the inside. absorbent material towards the inside.

Leave on for Leave on for 2020 to to 3030 minutes minutes

Wipe up with absorbent material Wipe up with absorbent material

All items within the cabinet should be disinfectedAll items within the cabinet should be disinfected

All waste should be autoclaved All waste should be autoclaved


Spills outside of a BSCSpills outside of a BSC

Evacuate the area for at least 30 minutes.Evacuate the area for at least 30 minutes.

Assemble supplies and PPEAssemble supplies and PPE

Add disinfectant, pick up any broken glass with Add disinfectant, pick up any broken glass with forceps and place in a sharps container. forceps and place in a sharps container.

Cover with absorbent material. Cover with absorbent material.

All adjacent areas should also be disinfected or All adjacent areas should also be disinfected or wiped down. wiped down.

All waste should be autoclaved. All waste should be autoclaved.


Spills occurring in a Spills occurring in a centrifugecentrifuge

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


Spills occurring during Spills occurring during transporttransport

Clean-up must be Clean-up must be initiated immediatelyinitiated immediately

Then follow directives Then follow directives for spills outside of a for spills outside of a biological safety biological safety cabinetcabinet


Spill Clean-upSpill Clean-up

All users of biological materials should be familiar All users of biological materials should be familiar with the spill clean-up procedures. with the spill clean-up procedures.

Spill response plan template Spill response plan template (U Ottawa(U Ottawa))

Additional assistance is available from:Additional assistance is available from:

• Your departmental safety coordinator Your departmental safety coordinator

• CEHSM by dialling extension 4212CEHSM by dialling extension 4212

• Emergency Response by dialling 80Emergency Response by dialling 80

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