Having a readily available spill kit in the lab is strongly recommended. Items contained in the spill kit may vary depending on the type of research or clinical activities being performed.
Contains
10 spill pads
Nitrile gloves accessible
2 pairs shoe covers
2 red bio waste bags
1 pair long cuff thick dish gloves
Tongs
Spray bottle for disinfectant
Hand broom and dustpan
Safety goggles available
Appropriate disinfectant available
(ie. household bleach)
CAUTION spill sign
Spill clean up instructions
Guidelines
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) has developed some guidelines for the proper way to clean-up spills involving hazardous biological materials and the proper selection and use of disinfectants and sterilization methods on the CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campuses.
