If the injury requires immediate medical attention, dial 911 and request an ambulance and immediate medical assistance. During normal business hours, for all non-emergency work related injuries, contact University Health Services at 314-516-5671. Health Services is located at 131 Millennium Student Center. Outside of normal business hours, contact the UMSL Campus Police at 314-516-5155.
For severe bleeding:
- Elevate the injury above the heart
- Apply a clean pad or cloth directly to the wound
- Call for medical assistance
For chemical splashes to eyes or body:
- Assist exposed person with use of safety shower and/or eye wash
- Flush body and/or eyes with copious amounts of water
- Remove any contaminated clothing while under the safety shower
- Wash skin with mild soap and water, do not use neutralizing agents, creams, lotions or salve
- Call for medical assistance, state the nature of injury, the chemical name, your location and contact information to dispatchers
For ingestion of a chemical:
- Encourage the victim to drink large amounts of water
- Call for medical assistance, state the nature of injury, the chemical name, your location and contact information to dispatchers
For inhalation of fumes or mists:
- Get medical aid immediately
- Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately
- If not breathing, give artificial respiration
- Call for medical assistance, state the nature of injury, the chemical name, your location and contact information to dispatchers
For minor cuts and punctures:
- Encourage bleeding
- Wash the area with running water
- Wrap in a clean cloth until proper treatment can be secured in the Health Services Center
- If assisting an injured employee or student that is bleeding, wear PPE if available and timely