PERSONAL INJURY PROCEDURES

Clothing on Fire:

• Roll around on floor to smother flame or drench with water if safety shower is immediately available.
• Obtain medical attention, if necessary. Call 716-9111.
• Report incident to supervisor.

Hazardous Material Splashed in Eye:

• Immediately rinse eyeball and inner surface of eyelid with water continuously for 15 minutes.
• Forcibly hold eye open to ensure effective wash behind eyelids.
• Obtain medical attention. Call 716-9111.
• Report incident to supervisor

Minor Cuts and Puncture Wounds:

• Vigorously wash injury with soap and water for several minutes.
• Obtain medical attention.
• Report incident to supervisor.

Radiation Spill on Body:

• Remove contaminated clothing.
• Rinse exposed area thoroughly with water.
• Obtain medical attention, if necessary.
• Report incident to supervisor and the Radiation Safety Office, 716-1201.

Biological Spill on Body:

• Remove contaminated clothing.
• Vigorously wash exposed area with soap and water for one minute.
• Obtain medical attention, if necessary call 716-9111.
• Report incident to supervisor and Infection Control Officer, 716-6440.