Bio-Spill Kit Instructions:
Read all instructions prior to use!
Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when using this kit. This kit is for small manageable laboratory Spills. Refer to MSDS (included with kit) for spill agents.
Universal Biosafety Instructions
ASSUME ALL BLOOD AND BODY FLUID SPILLS ARE CONTAMINATED
AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH
This kit contains protective clothing necessary for use when providing care to patients with infectious diseases, performing laboratory tests, handling specimens and/or cleaning up spills potentially infectious agents. A disposal bag with the "Biohazard" symbol is also provided for use when clothing becomes contaminated. All items in the kit must be discarded after use.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FROM OSHA PUBLICATION NUMBER 3127,1992
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Wear appropriate protective body coverings (such as gowns, shoe covers, gloves, masks and appropriate eye protection) when occupational exposure to a potentially infectious material is anticipate·
Take extreme caution to avoid accidental wounds from sharp instruments contaminated with potential infectious materials. Place used sharp instruments in a liquid-proof, puncture-resistant container.·
Always use mechanical means such as tongs, forceps or a brush and a dust pan to pick u contaminated broken glassware; never pick up with hands even if gloves are worn.·
Wear gloves when handling blood specimens, blood-soiled items, body fluids, excretions and secretion as well as surfaces, materials and objects exposed to them. Replace gloves if torn, puncture contaminated or their ability to function as a barrier is compromised.·
Wear appropriate eye protection when splashes, sprays, spatters or droplets of blood or other potential infectious materials pose a hazard to the eyes.·
Wash hands after removing gown and gloves and before leaving the rooms of infected patients. Hands should also be washed thoroughly and immediately if they become contaminated with potential infectious materials. Use an antiseptic hand cleanser or towelette when soap and water are not immediately available. Wash hands with soap and water as soon as feasible.·
Promptly clean up spills of blood and other potentially infectious materials. The type and characteristic of the appropriate cleaning solution will depend upon the task and degree of exposure anticipated.·
Clean and decontaminate all equipment and work surfaces that have been contaminated with blood other potentially infectious materials.·
Place articles soiled with blood and/or body fluids in the provided disposal bag.·
An accident or spill that results in an exposure should be immediately reported to a supervisor.WARNING: All items contained in this kit are for one-time use only. Once used, they should be placed in the disposal bag provided and disposed of properly. These items should not be worn outside the contaminated area.
DISPOSAL: All contaminated clothing, materials and gloves should be disposed of properly. Materials that are saturated or contaminated with infectious materials are governed by local, state and federal laws. The compliance with such regulations is responsibility of the buyer. If you have any questions, call the
Safety TechLine at 1-800-356-2501. Our safety professionals are on hand from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday to answer your call.CAUTION: Spills of Infectious Agents Should Be Cleaned up by trained professionals only