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Biohazardous Incident Reporting
Biohazardous Material Exposure
Immediate, proper response to biohazard exposure is critical to minimize the potential for injury or infection. In most cases, the treatment for a biohazard exposure is very time sensitive. If you have been exposed to a biological agent, take a copy of your lab’s Infectious Agent Fact Sheet and go directly to WVU Medicine’s Ruby Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
Biohazard Incidents and Exposures
All incidents involving biohazardous materials must be reported to the Biosafety Officer.
Examples of reportable incidents include:
- Spill outside of a biosafety cabinet
- Needle-stick
- Splash to the face
- Animal bite
If there is an injury involved with the incident, an EHS Incident Report Form must be completed (within 24 hours)
Procedures for spill and exposure response can be found in WVU’s Biosafety Manual.