The Columbia University Medical Center Emergency Management Plan addresses the planned response to extraordinary
events such as man-made and natural emergency situations including fire;
hazardous spills; loss of water, steam, electricity, elevator service;
explosions, as well as noxious fumes, gas leaks and civil disorder.
Preparedness (Pandemic)
If there is a FIRE
If HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS or BIOLOGICAL AGENTS are involved:
- Determine if spill is manageable or unmanageable.
- If spill is manageable, follow
Manageable Spill Procedures and
call EH&S
at 305(5)-6780.
- If spill is unmanageable, follow Unmanageable
Spill Procedures and call EH&S at 305(5)-6780.
- If spill is after business hours (M-F, 9am-5pm), call Security Office
(5-7979) and follow After Hour Spill Procedures.
- If there is personal contamination, follow Personal
Contamination Guidelines
If RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS are involved
If there is WORK RELATED INJURY or ILLNESS:
Work related injury or illness
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Click here to find out what to do in case of a work related injury or
illness.
Departmental
Accident Report Form for Worker's Compensation Benefits
Bloodborne
Pathogen Exposure
Click here to find out what to do in case of a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
Cardiac Arrest
Procedures In the event
of a cardiac/respiratory arrest at the Health Sciences Campus, there will
be a response either by the NYPH cardiac arrest team or EMS depending on
which building the arrest occurs. Click here for more info.
Chemical/Environmental
Exposures
Click here to find out what to do in case of a Chemical/Environmental Exposure
Click here for more
information about work related injury or illness.
Work related illnesses7KB
Click here to find out what to do if you become ill while at work.
Occupational Health Services
Medical Surveillance Policy
Columbia University Medical Center, in its commitment to the health
and safety of its personnel, has established a medical surveillance program
to address work place hazards including exposure to biological, chemical
and physical agents. Click here for more info.
For MSDSs, click here
