DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE LABORATORY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Edson Michael M. Simon, RMT, MPH.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE LABORATORY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Edson Michael M. Simon, RMT, MPH

2 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES OBJECTIVES Learn the minimum requirements for developing an Emergency Plan. Learn how to deal with Spills and Splashes. Learn what to do in case of earthquake and fire while processing samples. 2

3 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN DEVELOPMENT Emergency Response Plan “It is a plan developed to address common and specific emergency situations that may arise in the laboratory or facility.” 3

4 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN DEVELOPMENT Minimum requirements Person responsible for the development Consultation plan for coordination with local emergency units/organizations Risk assessment for identification of emergency scenarios and mitigation strategies. Emergency/evacuation routes.

5 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN DEVELOPMENT Minimum requirements (Continued) Protocols for the safe removal, transport and treatment of contaminated personnel and/or objects. Consider emergencies that may happen after working hours. Emergency access procedures to address access control measures in the work place. Emergency training program, including education on the safe and effective use of emergency equipment.

6 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN DEVELOPMENT Minimum requirements (Continued) Emergency exercise plan Emergency or incident reporting and investigation procedure. Availability of emergency equipment in the laboratory. Procedure for notifying key personnel or agency.

7 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  Spills and splashes Cover the spill immediately with absorbent material (gauze, cotton mat, paper towel) then flood with 0.5% Sodium Hypochlorite solution. Notify the buddy and safety officer immediately If PPE contact is suspected, decontaminate affected area of the PPE then leave the area, doff PPE and don a new set. The buddy should mark the area with warning sign.

8 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  Spills and splashes Allow 10 minutes contact time then gently clean the area of the spill in a circular motion starting from the outer edges towards the center. If there are broken glass or sharps, use forceps to pick-up the pieces and absorbent material. If splashes are suspected, decontaminate the area within 1 meter of the spill, including vertical surfaces (e.g. walls and sides of equipment)

9 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES BIOLOGICAL SPILL KIT Biological spills kits should be available and readily accessible in the laboratory area. Which should contain at least: Enough absorbent material (Gauze, cotton mat, or paper towel) and decontaminating agent (0.5% Sodium Hypochlorite solution) to cover an area of 1 meter in radius. Autoclavable, leak-proof bags to contain waste from clean-up procedure. Long handle forceps Warning signs, marker or label.

10 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  Earthquake, and Fire in the immediate vicinity Secure samples by closing the door of the BSC. Remove outer gloves. Grab a bottle of decontaminating agent (one per person) Exit the facility. Taking care not come in direct contact with other people.

11 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  Earthquake, and Fire in the immediate vicinity Isolate your team (buddy and safety officer) and decontaminate before removing the PPE. Inform ICC nurse for appropriate post exposure treatment Inform local emergency responding units of the hazardous material left behind.

12 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  Health Emergencies (ambulatory) Stop all work and notify immediately the buddy and the safety officer. Leave the area, Doff PPE and perform hand hygiene. Inform ICC and proceed to EHS for management.

13 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  Health Emergencies (unconscious) Stop all work and notify immediately the buddy or safety officer. Secure samples. Remove outer gloves. Grab a bottle of decontaminating agent (one per person) Carry unconscious person outside of the laboratory area.

14 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  Health Emergencies (unconscious) Call for emergency health services. Check for breathing. If the person is breathing, Disinfect and doff PPE’s then move to a clean area. If the person is not breathing, perform cardiac massage according to HEMS guidelines without removing PPE’s.

15 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Reminders: BSC should have back-up power supply either by generator or using a UPS. Eye wash station should be available and readily accessible in the laboratory area. First aid kits should be available and readily accessible near the laboratory area. Emergency Response Plan Established.

16 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE References Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines, 1 st ed. 2014Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines, 1 st ed D/en/ D/en/ mlhttp:// ml prevention-and-control-recommendations.htmlhttp:// prevention-and-control-recommendations.html