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A well designed spill kit is highly recommended. It can save injury, time, and resources.
The following items would be excellent choices
for a Biohazard Spill Kit:
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An appropriate chemical decontaminant
-- in most cases a 10% household bleach solution is a good choice, but keep
in mind that bleach will corrode stainless steel if left in contact with it
for 30 minutes or more. For human blood and body fluids, iodophors such as wescodyne or similar is appropriate;
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Materials to absorb liquids after decontamination --
this could include paper towels, absorbent lab pads, or special materials
designed to absorb large volumes of liquid. Keep in mind the volumes of
liquid typically used in the laboratory area when selecting an absorbent;
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Appropriate personal protective equipment to wear during clean-up
-- gloves and a long-sleeved laboratory coat or gown are always necessary.
Facial protection should be considered for large spills as well as protection
against splash and splatter of the chemical decontaminant. Additional
personal protective equipment is necessary when working with Class 3 agents.
Contact EH&S Occupational Health and Safety
Office for additional information;
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A mechanical means for handling broken glass --
this could include tongs, forceps, small disposable scoops and sponges,
autoclavable dust pans, or any other method that prevents direct contact
with the broken glass. Broken glass represents a high cutting danger
and should not be touched directly, especially if it is contaminated with
a biohazardous agent;
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Biohazard bags, sharps containers, and/or other containers to place
the material in for further treatment and disposal.
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