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
	Get a box with plastic for spill disposal
Prevent spill spread with “snake sleeves”
	Add vermiculite from outside to inside the spill
Collect the broken glass with tongs to a box with plastic bag
	Clean the spill/vermiculite with dustpan brush