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2024 Q2 RSC Agenda 05/14/24

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Agenda for Radiation Safety Committee on 5/14/24

Heat illness prevention for outdoor workers

As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, it's important to take measures to keep outdoor workers healthy and prevent heat-related illness. University units with personnel who work…

New and updated shop and maker space safety resources

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published updates to our Shop and Maker Space Safety resources for units and departments that operate shops and maker spaces at the University of…

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UW Float Plan

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University units/departments may use the UW Float Plan as a template to develop their float plan. Visit the Boating Safety page for more information.

Health Sciences BB Tower Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet

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The Health Sciences BB Tower Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…

Suzzalo Library Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet

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The Suzzalo Library Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the Radiofrequency: Wireless…

Physics Astronomy Building Wireless Cellular Antennas

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The Physics Astronomy Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the …

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Magnuson Health Sciences Center

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the Magnuson Health Sciences Center.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Harborview Research & Training Building

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the Harborview Research & Training Building.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Harborview Medical Center

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at Harborview Medical Center.

Autoclave Biological Indicator Quality Control Checklist

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Use this form to record the monthly biological indicator results for autoclave monitoring compliance. Instructions for completing the test are on the backside of the form. (Updated in September 2024…

Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet

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Review the Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet instructions for the necessary steps researchers at the University must follow to purchase, replace,…

Biological Safety Cabinet certification staff contact information

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Refer to the list of safety professionals according to your location. Visit the Biological Safety Cabinets page for more information.

Chemical use in biological safety cabinets

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Approved biological safety cabinets

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University units refer to this list of approved biological safety cabinets when selecting a cabinet.

Biological Risk Assessment

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Create MyChem Inventory Locations for New Principal Investigator or Responsible Person

Use this form to create or move inventory locations in MyChem if you are a PI or responsible person of an area that contains chemicals. If you are setting up a new inventory location on behalf of a…

BSL-2 info sheet

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BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices info sheet

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