Personal Injury

Emergency Response Procedures
In all "serious cases" call 9-1-1 for emergency treatment

Clothing on Fire
[Stop, Drop, Roll]

• Roll person around on floor to smother flame.
• Only drench with water if safety shower is immediately available.
• Obtain medical attention. Call 9-1-1.
• Report incident to supervisor.

Radiological Spill on Body

• Remove contaminated clothing.
• Rinse exposed area thoroughly with water.
• Obtain medical attention at University Health Center or other appropriate resources..
• Report incident to supervisor and Radiation Safety Officer.

X-Ray Burns

• Shut off machine - Do Not alter machine configuration until Radiation Safety Officer inspection.
• Obtain medical attention at University Health Center or other appropriate resources.
• Report incident to supervisor and Radiation Safety Officer.

Hazardous Material Splashed in Eye

• Immediately rinse eye and inner surface of eyelid with water continuously for 15 minutes.
• Forcibly hold eye open to ensure effective wash behind eyelids.
• Obtain medical attention at University Health Center or other appropriate resources.
• Report incident to supervisor.

Biological Spill on Body

• Remove contaminated clothing, put it in a plastic bag and seal it.
• Vigorously wash exposed area with soap and water for 1 minute.
• Obtain medical attention at University Health Center or other appropriate resources
• Report incident to supervisor.

Chemical Spill on Body

• Flood exposed area with running water from faucet or safety shower for at least 15 minutes.
• Remove contaminated clothing at once. Avoid contact with eyes. Put in a plastic bag and seal it.
• Make sure chemical has not accumulated in shoes or under jewelry.
• If no visible burn, check MSDS to determine if delayed effects may be expected.
• Obtain medical attention at University Health Center or other appropriate resources - even for minor chemical burns..
• Report incident to supervisor.

Minor Cuts & Punctures

• Vigorously wash injury with soap and water for several minutes.
• Obtain medical attention at University Health Center or other appropriate resources - to check tetanus status.
• Report incident to supervisor.