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Question and Explanation

(additional information for survey team members and report recipients)

            Reference Code            
Seismic
1

Are all tall bookcases, refrigerators, freezers. and tall cabinets next to the exit doorway secured?
Secure refrigerators, freezers, tall shelves, or heavy equipment to prevent their falling and blocking exit ways during an earthquake. A rule of thumb is that if the item is four feet or taller and has a height to (smallest) base dimension ratio of 2.5 or more, that item must be prevented from toppling. This applies to all public and private corridors and entries to labs with only one exit. Refer to the Corridor Safety Focus Sheet. The department should contact UW Facilities or the building management to have equipment secured to the wall or floor.

 
Facilities
 2

Are eyewashes maintained and routinely tested?
Eyewashes will be noted as deficient if there is no test label from UW Facilities, or a test label but no test date within one year. To get your eyewash tested, contact UW Facilities.

 

3

Are showers maintained and routinely tested?
Showers will be noted as deficient if there is no test label from UW Facilities, or a test label but no test date by FS within one year. To get your shower tested, contact UW Facilities

 
4

Has the autoclave been structurally inspected and tested within the past two years?
Autoclaves will be noted as deficient if there is no posted inspection certificate from L&I, or a certificate but no inspection date from L&I within two years.  All autoclaves 1.5 cubic feet or larger in size (internal size) operating at greater than 14.7 psig are required to be structurally tested and inspected every two years by L&I or their agent (Insurance Pressure Vessel Inspector). This program is administered by UW Facilities or your buildings facilities management representative. To get your pressure vessel inventoried and inspected, contact UW Facilities or your building manager.  

For information regarding general autoclave safety and additional testing performed on this equipment, refer to the General Autoclave Safety Guidelines.

- RCW, Chapter 70.79
- WAC, Chapter 296-104
5 Have the fire extinguishers been inspected within the past year, and are they fully charged and free of defects?
Fire extinguishers will be noted as deficient if there is no test label from UW Facilities, or a test label but no test date within one year. For fire extinguisher service on the Seattle campus, contact UW Facilities at (206)543-1900. For other UW facilities, confer with building management.
- IFC 906