Immediately flush the eye with a gentle stream of clean, temperate water for 15 minutes. Hold the eyelid open. Be careful not to wash the contaminant into the other eye. Use an emergency eyewash if one is accessible.
Contact the UHC at (301) 314-8162 to obtain care. If UHC is closed, go to the emergency room at White Oak Medical Center (11890 Healing Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904) or to the most convenient local emergency room.
Report the accident to the PI, Biosafety Office (biosafety@umd.edu), and seek additional medical assistance if necessary.
Immediately remove contaminated clothing and drench skin with water. Wash with soap and water, and flush the area for 15 minutes.
Contact the UHC at (301) 314-8162 to obtain care. If UHC is closed, go to the emergency room at White Oak Medical Center (11890 Healing Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904) or to the most convenient local emergency room.
Report the injury to the PI, Biosafety Officer, and seek additional medical assistance if necessary.
Fires Involving Biological Materials
Without placing yourself in danger, put biological materials in secure location, such as incubator or freezer.
Activate the building fire alarm.
Leave the building at once.
Call the fire department from a safe location.
Meet the fire department outside and direct them to the fire.
In the event of a needle stick injury:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Notify supervisor and go immediately to Urgent Care Clinic at the UHC. If the UHC is closed, go to the emergency room at White Oak Medical Center (11890 Healing Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904) or to the most convenient local emergency room.
