Biological spill
Biological spills outside biological-safety cabinets will generate aerosols that can be dispersed in the air throughout the laboratory. Appropriate protective equipment is particularly important in decontaminating spills involving microorganisms
Emergency Spill Yellow Cabinets are located in each floor at Sackler building. Biological spillage kit is found in the red bucket.
Spill yellow cabinets are located in front of the elevators​
Protect yourself with PPE, contents in the yellow spill cabinet |
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Get a box with plastic for spill disposal |
Prevent spill spread with “snake sleeves” |
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Add vermiculite from outside to inside the spill |
Collect the broken glass with tongs to a box with plastic bag |
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Clean the spill/vermiculite with dustpan brush |
Spill kit (inside the red bucket)
Personal protection
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PVC gloves | overshoes | nitrile gloves | goggles | apron | N99 mask |
Spill tools
dustpan/brush |
tongs | pads | fresh water | bleach solution to dilute 1:5 |