Chemical Exposures
Always call 911 in the case of a medical emergency. It is important for all lab staff to know the physical address of the building and the lab room number. To ensure this information is readily available, it is recommended to post it or the Emergency Information Sheet from Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) near the lab's door.
Hazardous (Chemical, Radioactive or Biological) Material Splashed in Eye
- Remove contact lenses.
- Immediately flush with gently flowing, potable water for at least 15 minutes. Use emergency eyewash to do this if available.
- Forcibly hold eye open to ensure effective rinsing behind eyelids. Move eye side-to-side and up-down during rinsing.
- Report incident to EHS and notify their supervisor and then call the Employee Injury Call Center at 877-764-3574 to speak to a registered nurse
Chemical Spill On Body
- Do not attempt to wipe chemicals off clothes. Quickly go to the safety shower or other water source. Remove contaminated clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc while rinsing.
- Flood exposed area with running water for at least 15 minutes.
- Place contaminated clothing in a plastic bag and dispose of as hazardous waste.
- Review the chemical’s Safety Data Sheet or call Poison Information Center (800) 222-1222 to determine if any delayed/systemic effects could be expected.
- Report incident to supervisor and EHS
- If you have a need to report a hazard, use our Hazard Hotline to get the information to us by email during working hours or call our office at 225-578-5640.
- If after hours, please call LSU Police at 225-578-3231 and provide the information to the officer on duty. LSU Police is on duty 24/7 and will respond immediately to any hazardous situation or emergency.
Report a work-related injury by calling: 1-855-458-7814, select menu option 1.