It is crucial for investigators to know the procedure to follow in the event of an accident, bearing in mind that the nature and seriousness of each incident can significantly vary the action to be taken.
The diversity of possible scenarios during biological laboratory work requires a detailed and contextualized understanding of the actions to be taken, from immediate medical emergencies to those that allow a more planned response. Sensitivity and speed in the application of procedures can make the difference towards an agile and efficient management and the prevention of major complications, thus underlining the need for constant and adaptive preparation of personnel to act in case of accident in the face of all possible eventualities.
Index:
- In the case of vital medical emergencies
- If it is not a vital emergency and immediate attention or evacuation is not necessary
- Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- For all other timetables
- Further information
In the case of vital medical emergencies
Or if immediate attention or evacuation is necessary, call 112 immediately.
Simultaneously call the emergency telephone of the faculty/building (Control, Alarm, and Communication Centre, usually the Information Point), so that the staff can alert the first aid team present in the building and indicate to the ambulance how to reach the site of the accident.
If it is not a vital emergency and immediate attention or evacuation is not necessary
Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call the UB Medical Service (C/ Adolf Florensa, 8). Telephone: 934 024 597.
For all other timetables
Go to the following centres according to the groups:
| FIPs and trainees Contract teaching and research staff PAS | Mutua Universal: Línia Universal 900 203 203 (24 h) – Universal Mutual: Rosselló Street, 168 Hours: from 8:00 to 20:00. Tel: 934 848 484 – Delfos Medical Center: Vallcarca Av., 151-161 24-hour service. Tel.: 934 848 500 |
| MUFACE civil servant PDI | Social Security or MUFACE subsidised centres |
| Students | Social Security or collaborating medical centres, either subsidised or authorised, with school insurance. SAE: Student Assistance Service |
The person in charge of the laboratory, unit or department must always be informed of the situation.
Further information
Here you can find more information about medical centres according to the group.
Important. Fill in the accident notification and send it to the CBSUB using the form you will find on the website.