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 Notify shipper and the consignee.
 Proceed with further handling of the package only if authorized and trained. Use appropriate
personal protective equipment (e.g. disposable gloves).
 Follow established spill clean-up procedures if required.

Spill clean-up procedures

Clean-up or disposal should only be carried out by a competent person. DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR
DISPOSE OF INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES UNLESS TRAINED OR UNDER SUPERVISION OF A
COMPETENT PERSON.

 Keep unauthorized personnel away.

 Do not touch or walk through spilled material.

 Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate personal
protective equipment and clothing.

 Be particularly careful to avoid contact with broken glass or sharp objects that may cause cuts
or abrasions that could significantly increase the risk of exposure.

 Cover the spill with a cloth or paper towels to containit.

 Pour an appropriate disinfectant over the cloth or paper towels and the immediately
surrounding area (5% bleach solutions are generally appropriate, but for spills on aircraft,
quarternary ammonium disinfectants should be used).

 Apply the disinfectant concentrically beginning at the outer margin of the spill area, working
towards the centre.

 After about 30 min, clear away the materials. If there is broken glass or other sharps are involved,
use a dustpan or a piece of stiff cardboard to collect the materials and deposit them into a
puncture-resistant container for disposal.

 Clean and disinfect the area of the spillage.

 Dispose of contaminated materials into a leak-proof, puncture-resistant waste disposal container.

 Obtain identity of substance involved and report the incident and decontamination to the
appropriate authorities.

 Detailed information on disinfectants and their recommended use can be found in
Laboratory biosafety manual, 3rd ed., Geneva, World Health Organization, 2004.