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Animal Bite Reporting

According to IACUC procedure, animal bites are to be reported immediately to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, the Environment, Health, & Safety Office, and the appropriate PI and or supervisor.

The procedure is as follows:

  1. Control bleeding
  2. Cleanse wound
  3. Bandage
  4. Report Bite, or incident (other than a bite), within 24 hours of incident by using the form on the Environmental Health and Safety website.
  5. If necessary, procure medical follow up
    •  Students: Go to the Student Health Center
    • Staff/Faculty: See a panel physician approved by Worker's Compensation

Read the Environment, Health & Safety Office procedure on Injuries and Illnesses from Animal Bites, Scratches, and Other Exposures (pdf).