Biosafety Concerns

Emergency Situation?  If you are concerned for the immediate health and safety of yourself or others, please contact Public Safety Dispatch at 402-559-5555 and/or go to the Emergency Department for care.

Biosafety Incidents or Near Misses

For incidents involving potential exposure to biohazardous material, such as a spill, injury, or equipment failure, perform immediate first aid as appropriate (wash, flush, wrap, etc) and contact the OUCH pager at 402-888-6824 [OUCH] immediately. Please report all biosafety incidents, including near misses, within 24 hours using the forms provided on the UNMC EHS Incident Reporting and Work Injury Care web page.

Biosafety Concerns

For concerns related to the misuse or unsafe handling of biohazardous materials or noncompliance with an approved IBC protocol, Institutional policies, or local, state, or federal regulations please contact a Biosafety Officer or the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Chair immediately. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report your concerns via the UNMC Report of Safety Concern form or through Compliance Services virtually at www.nebraska.ethicspoint.com or by phone at 1-844-348-9584.