Medical

Percutaneous accident (small cuts, needlestick injuries, etc.)

• Remove the object that caused the accident.
• Induce bleeding for 2-3 minutes.
• Wash the wound with abundant soap and water.
• Disinfect with Cristalmina® or another disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with a waterproof dressing.
• Wash your hands with soap and water.
• Check that tetanus and hepatitis B vaccinations are up to date, especially if the contamination is caused by blood or biological fluids.
• Go to the Health Service (SAS) and inform the doctor of the cause of the injury and the agent involved.
• Register and report the accident.

Accidental ingestion of potentially biohazardous material.

• Transfer the affected person to the SAS after removing their protective clothing.
• DO NOT induce vomiting.
• Inform the doctor of the agent swallowed and follow their instructions.
• Register and report the accident.

Splash (eyes, nose, mouth or skin).

• Immediately wash all affected skin surface with soap and water or wash eyes, nose or mouth with plenty of water.
• Go to the SAS within 1 or 2 hours and provide all information on the type of fluid and the possibility or certainty of biological contamination.
• Record the accident.

Inhalation of bioaerosols

• Go to the SAS within one or two hours, providing information on the type of biological agent involved.
• Register and report the accident.

Spillage of biological agents (risk group 1 and 2) on the body

• Remove contaminated clothing and place it in an autoclave bag.
• Vigorously wash the exposed area with abundant soap and water.
• Seek medical attention (if necessary).
• Register and report the accident.

Spillage of biological agents (risk group 3) on the body

• Attend to the affected person.
• Remove their contaminated clothing and place it in an autoclave bag.
• Take the affected person out of the laboratory.
• Inform the supervisor and alert the laboratory staff to the need to evacuate.
• Close the doors of the affected area.
• Vigorously wash the exposed area with abundant soap and water for 1 minute.
• Call the SAS (1800/1900).
• Inform medical staff of the incident on arrival.