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1.4.8.2.1     Biological, blood, or body fluid spills

  • Alert all personnel in the immediate area of the spill
  • Isolate the area
  • Call Suffolk University Police Department (SUPD) at (617) 573-8111
  • Contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617) 570-4849 or (617)573-8628.
  • Isolate the area

1.4.8.2.2    Bloodborne Pathogen Spill

A bloodborne pathogen (BBP) spill is: blood, any bodily fluid, or potentially infectious material that would create a concern for public health.

  • or extension 8111
  • Tend to the
  • Alert all personnel in the immediate area of the spill
  • Isolate the area and contain the spill if possible
  • Only tend to injured person(s) if properly trainedDon . Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) if responding to a BBP incident
  • Contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety Call SUPD at (617) 573-8628 or (617) 570-4849
  • SUPD or the Office of Environmental Health & Safety will notify a contractor -8111 SUPD will alert Cleaning Services (ABM) to clean up the spill and , as well as other departments or resources if as needed
  • ABM will properly dispose of bloodborne material
  • Contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617) 570-4849 or (617)573-8628.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incident

Exposure Incident

  • Anyone having an exposure to a biological, blood borne or body fluid should vigorously wash the exposed area with soap and water for several minutes
  • Employees who are involved in an exposure incident to BBP should report it immediately to SUPD by calling (617) 573-8111 or extension 8111.   A report will be filed .  First Aid and first aid will be provided .as necessary
  • Anyone involved in a BBP an exposure should wash any BBP material off of the body and clean area with soap and water.Anyone involved in a BBP exposure should incident should seek medical treatment if they have a concern that the exposure is a concern for their well being. may affect their health
  • Students who are involved in an exposure incident should report immediately to Health Services.are encouraged to report the incident to the Office of Health & Wellness Services
  • All All bloodborne pathogen exposures must be reported to the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at (617) 570573-4849 8628 or (617) 573570-8628.4849

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Incident Support Team7/10/2013