Blood or Body Fluid Spill
NEVER clean up a blood or body fluid spill unless you have undertaken the required training. Bio-safety safety training is available through the Vanderbilt Environmental Health & Safety department.
- Isolate the spill and prevent others from entering the area. Call Plant Operations Building Systems Controls (BSC) by dialing 615-32(2-2621).
- If a person is exposed, immediately and thoroughly wash all skin surfaces with soap and water.
- Flush mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, or nose immediately and rinse thoroughly with water for 10-15 minutes. Remove contact lenses.
- Blood and Body Fluid Spills ONLY--if students are exposed, they should report immediately to the Occupational Health Clinic 615-93(6-0955). If after hours, they should report to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Emergency Department 615-32(2-3391).
- If staff or faculty is exposed, they should report to the Occupational Health Clinic 615-93(6-0955). If after hours, they should report to the (VUMC) Emergency Department 615-32(2-3391).
- Complete a First Report of Injury form if any employee is involved. If you have questions, contact Risk Management at 615-93(6-0660).
Immediate First Aid
- Wash skin surfaces immediately and thoroughly with soap and water.
- Flush mucous membranes of the eye, mouth, or nose immediately, and rinse thoroughly with water for 10-15 minutes. Remove contact lenses.
- DO NOT use bleach as a skin disinfectant.
To call the Vanderbilt University Police Department in an emergency:
- Dial 911 from any campus phone.
- Dial (615) 421-1911 from any other phone.
See also this page about the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Research personnel should also refer to this page.