IF YOU OR ANOTHER ARE EXPOSED TO A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE:
Do what is necessary to protect life. Remain calm.
1. The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) will contain special first aid information.
2. Do not move an injured person unless they are in further danger.
3. Get medical attention and decontamination advice promptly by dialing:
a. 911
b. 800-222-1222 (Nationwide number to poison control center)
4. For specific instructions regarding personal contamination, contact your rotation supervisor at the site.
5. After following the instructions of emergency resources (911 and/or Poison Control), the student should notify his/her rotation supervisor and the UF Student Health Care Center (352-392-1161), and then seek care at the Emergency Department or Employee Health Clinic at his/her hospital, or at a nearby hospital emergency center. Subsequently, the student should call to make an appointment at the SHCC @ Shands or the main SHCC @ the Infirmary Building for appropriate follow-up care.
6. Notify the School of Physician Assistant Studies via email. Complete the “Report of Accidental Exposure” form and image/FAX it to the School as soon as practicable.