If the Situation is Threatening to Life or Limb, Emergency Medical Care Should Be Sought Immediately
- Call 911 for emergency medical attention.
- If poisoning is suspected, contact the Poison Control Center at (800) 222-1222.
Staff and Faculty Work Related Injuries and Illnesses
- Notify your supervisor.
- If medical treatment is required please contact the Workers’ Compensation office at (805) 893-4440 for authorization. Further information can be found at https://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/programs-services/workers-compensation/medical-treatment-authorization-facilities
- Complete an Incident Report by completing an Employee First Report (EFR) at https://ehs.ucop.edu/efr
- Further information can be found at https://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/programs-services/workers-compensation
| Immediately contact EH&S at (805) 893-3194 if an employee is expected to be hospitalized for 24 hours or longer, or has an injury that results in a loss of limb (amputation) or loss of life. These incidents must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours of the event. |
Student Injuries and Illnesses
- If immediate medical assistance is required, call 911. There is no charge for the paramedics to evaluate a victim. If transport is required to the emergency room, standard charges apply.
- Undergraduate and Graduate Students can be treated at Student Health Services. Call (805) 893-3371 for more information.
EXPOSURE TO BLOOD OR OTHER POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS
- Immediately wash area(s) with soap and water and use an emergency eyewash or shower for 15 minutes.
- If medical assistance is required, follow the Medical Emergency guidance described above.
- Report the exposure to your supervisor.
- Inform your health care provider of the biological material(s) involved in the exposure.