SOP : Emergency Procedures
Pro-Lab Diagnostics & CLIA Laboratory
Purpose:
To ensure the safety of personnel, visitors, and the integrity of lab operations in the event of an emergency, including biological exposure, chemical spills, fires, medical incidents, or equipment failures.
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🚨 1. GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
✅ **Immediate Response**
* Remain calm and assess the situation quickly.
* Alert others in the vicinity.
* Call **911** for life-threatening emergencies.
* Notify the **Lab Safety Officer (LSO)** and **Lab Director** immediately.
### 📞 Emergency Contacts
| Contact | Name | Phone |
| —————— | —————- | ————– |
| Lab Safety Officer | \[Name] | \[Phone] |
| Lab Director | Michael Lewinsky | 1-800-522-7740 |
| Facility Security | \[Name] | \[Phone] |
| Fire Department | — | 911 |
| Poison Control | — | 1-800-222-1222 |
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## 🧫 2. BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE
### Exposure to Infectious Materials:
* **Skin Contact**: Wash thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
* **Eye Exposure**: Flush with eyewash station for 15 minutes.
* **Needlestick or Sharps Injury**:
* Encourage bleeding.
* Wash area with soap and water.
* Report to supervisor immediately and complete an **Exposure Incident Report**.
**CLIA Note**: Maintain documentation in accordance with **42 CFR 493.1105** on personnel safety procedures.
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## ⚗️ 3. CHEMICAL SPILL
### Small, Contained Spill:
* Wear PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat).
* Use spill kit: absorbent, neutralizer if required.
* Dispose of cleanup material in hazardous waste container.
* Ventilate area.
### Large Spill or Toxic Gas Release:
* Evacuate immediately.
* Pull fire alarm if necessary.
* Call 911 and inform Facility Safety Officer.
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## 🔥 4. FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* Pull nearest **fire alarm**.
* Evacuate using posted exit routes.
* Do **not** use elevators.
* If trained, use fire extinguisher (PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).
* Report to designated assembly point and check in.
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## ⚡ 5. POWER FAILURE / EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION
* Backup generators should activate automatically.
* Secure open chemicals and place critical samples in emergency refrigeration (if required).
* Notify Lab Director and IT/Security.
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## 💉 6. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
* Call 911 immediately.
* Provide CPR/First Aid only if trained.
* Assign someone to meet emergency responders at entrance.
* File an incident report within 24 hours.
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## 🚪 7. EVACUATION PROCEDURES
* Follow illuminated exit signs.
* Assemble at designated rally point: **\[Insert location]**.
* Lab Safety Officer or supervisor performs headcount.
* No one re-enters the lab without clearance from Fire/EMS.
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## 🧯 8. SAFETY EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS
| Equipment | Location |
| —————— | ————– |
| Eyewash Station | \[Location] |
| Emergency Shower | \[Location] |
| Fire Extinguishers | \[Location(s)] |
| Spill Kit | \[Location] |
| First Aid Kit | \[Location] |
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## 📝 9. POST-INCIDENT PROCEDURES
* Complete **Incident Report Form** within 24 hours.
* Participate in debrief with Lab Safety Officer.
* Incident is reviewed and submitted for quality assurance documentation as per **CLIA standards**.
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## 🔐 10. TRAINING & REVIEW
* Emergency procedures must be reviewed annually.
* All lab personnel must complete:
* **Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) training**
* **Chemical hygiene and spill response training**
* **CLIA compliance training**
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