Injuries have specific reporting requirements and treatment sites based on the type of injury.
Injuries involving exposure to bodily fluids, chemicals, or animals:
- Remove contaminated PPE.
- Flush out exposed area (eye, nose mouth, or body) contamination using an eye wash station, drench hose, or emergency shower for 15 minutes.
- For NHP Exposures Please Review: Non-Human Primate Associated Injuries
- Cuts or punctures should have the affected area cleaned with soap and water for 15 minutes.
- Obtain prompt medical treatment.
Staff and Faculty Injuries
For work-related injury or illness:
Notify your supervisor and call WorkPartners at 1-800-633-1197 (24 hours/day, 7days/week)
Medical care must be provided by one of the designated providers for 90 days.
In case of an emergency, you may seek treatment at the closest Emergency Department for your intitial care, but additional medical treatment must be obtained by one of the designated providers.
Note to Supervisors: If the employee is incapacitated, you must make sure a claim is called in to WorkPartners.
Closest on-campus designated providers:
For injuries involving Bloodborne Pathogen exposures & animal-related incidents:
Monday-Friday 7AM - 3:30 PM: |
Non-Clinic Hours: |
Other staff & faculty injuries may be evaluated at:
Concentra Medical Center |
After treatment:
- Notify Supervisor and WorkPartners (if they haven’t already been notified)
- Submit Pitt's Incident Report Form to Pitt EH&S at safety@pitt.edu or Fax: 412-642-8524
- If accident involves a “Sharp” such as a needle or scalpel, a Sharps Injury Report must also be completed.
- If accident involves Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acids, an IBC Incident Report must also be completed.
Student Injuries
For non-emergency medical attention, escort injured student to:
Student Health Services
Nordenberg Hall 119 University Place 412-383-1800
www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shs/ |
After treatment:
- Submit Pitt's Incident Report Form to Pitt EH&S at safety@pitt.edu or Fax: 412-624-8524
- If accident involves a “Sharp” such as a needle or scalpel, Sharps Injury Report must also be completed.
- If accident involves Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acids, IBC Incident Report must also be completed.
Faculty and staff should consult EH&S SOP: Faculty and Staff Response to Student Injury for reporting requirements.