Office of Biological Safety

General Exposure Procedures

• Wash and scrub any scratch, wound, bite or needle stick for 15 minutes with soap and water.

• Use a plumbed eyewash for 15 minutes for any splash to the eyes.

• Inform your PI/supervisor.

• Seek further medical attention or a medical evaluation at the UW Hospital, Employee Health Office, 2820 University Avenue, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (After hours and weekends go to the UW Hospital Emergency Room).

• Contact Occupational Health at 265-5515

• Submit the First Report of Exposure or Release form within 24 hours to OBS.

The following biological exposure templates are provided to assist researchers in responding quickly to a laboratory accident involving a biological agent potential exposure:

The Biological Exposure Procedure and Specific Biological Agent Information form should accompany the individual(s) when seeking medical attention for an exposure, to assist medical personnel in evaluating the incident and providing appropriate treatment.  The form should be modified with agent specific information - it is important to include strain-specific information, particularly with regard to atypical antibiotic resistance of laboratory strains.

The Biologic Exposure Response Poster (PowerPoint) should be posted in a highly visible location within the lab. Enter the supervisor’s telephone number and then use a color printer to produce the poster.

Employees are reminded of their obligation to complete the Employee’s Work Injury and Illness Report, available from your supervisor or electronically at: www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/emp-wkc-menu.html.