Environmental Emergencies

BLOOD SPILLS

1. If you see blood that has been spilled onto the floor or other surfaces call ext 7911. The operator will contact the Code Team to clean up the blood and decontaminate the area. Do not attempt to clean up the blood yourself or allow a student to do so.
2. If you are exposed to another person’s blood or other bodily fluids:
   1. For a skin exposure or blood that comes in contact with an open wound, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
   2. For a blood splash to the eyes, nose or mouth rinse copiously with tap water.
   3. Report any blood exposures to your supervisor so the exposure control plan can be initiated per policy.

OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Other hazardous materials or substances can be in the form of chemical spills, natural gas leaks or other materials.If you smell or see a substance that you feel may be hazardous:

1. Stay away from the substance and direct others away from the immediate area. Do not touch or attempt to cleanup an unidentified substance.
2. Call 7911 and the operator will notify the Code Team (Green)
3. If evacuation is necessary, the fire alarm will be activated. Evacuate the facility per fire drill instructions