EH&S will provide one biological spill kit to each lab with an approved Biological Use Authorization (BUA). This kit contains the supplies needed to safely clean up small spills of biological materials. Bleach or other disinfectants must be made fresh in the event of a spill.
To clean up a spill properly:
How Do I:
Get a spill kit for my lab?
Labs that conduct biological work with an approved Biological Use Authorization (BUA) will receive a spill kit during their next general inspection. Labs can request multiple kits if their lab is distributed across multiple rooms or buildings. Please contact your lab’s Biosafety officer (bso@berkeley.edu) to request spill kits.
Restock a used spill kit?
Biological spills must be reported to the campus Biosafety Officer (bso@berkeley.edu) within eight working hours for UC Berkeley labs. After cleaning up and reporting a spill, labs must replenish consumable items used from their spill kit (e.g., gloves and paper towels).
Get an extra spill kit or additional supplies?
Please reach out to the Biosafety officers (bso@berkeley.edu) and we will be happy to provide additional kits.
Please contact the Biosafety Officer, bso@berkeley.edu if you have any questions or comments about biological spill kits.