Bloodborne pathogens worker safety requirements
… departments meet state requirements and reduce the risk of exposure. Units are required to ensure the following three … . 1. IMPLEMENT A SITE-SPECIFIC BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN: EH&S provides a template . Review the UW Core Exposure Control Plan and Site-Specific Exposure Control …
Clinical Trials
… four to six weeks but varies depending on complexity and response time. Research participants cannot be enrolled … or additional information needed for review. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
COVID-19 Research Biosafety
… testing. Such personnel may be asymptomatic with no known exposure to a COVID-19 positive individual. If your lab … agents and require a minimum of BSL-3 for work.) Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Respiratory Protection
… used properly, they can prevent injury and illnesses from exposure to airborne substances that may be inhaled. … managers and supervisors are responsible for controlling exposures to airborne contaminants, such as dusts, vapors … ), or respirators may be required due to the potential for exposure to respiratory hazards. The process for identifying …
Work safely with human materials
… protection for your face; however, be sure to evaluate the exposure potential of your procedure, and if needed, add eye … protection while working in a BSC. Follow the site-specific exposure control plan for your laboratory. If you work with … materials (OPIM), your lab is required to have a BBP Exposure Control Plan that covers the following topics: …
Sharps and Lab Glass Waste
… body parts. Sharps can cause punctures, cuts, and potential exposure to waste handlers so they must be placed in sharps … capable of puncturing a plastic bag and can cause potential exposure to waste handlers. Use the Packaging Sharps and Lab … waste. Contact EH&S Chemical Waste for guidance. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit …
Biotoxin Safety
… guidance and resources provided on this webpage. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Biological Research Approval
… typically four weeks but varies depending on complexity and response time. For use of biohazards in animals, submit your … study participants, refer to Clinical Trials . Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Viral Vectors for Gene Transfer
… adenoviruses are highly immunogenic, a robust immune response to the vector can be dose-limiting for human or … viral vectors in animals requires IACUC approval. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Biohazard Transport Policy
… assignment, and Be re-trained every two years. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Autoclave Safety
… and radioactive), please contact EH&S first. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Plant Research Biosafety
… from the federal to local level may apply. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
… Records to request additional meeting minutes. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Select Agent Program
… for DURC-PEPP and due diligence procedures. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Biohazardous Waste
… how to dispose of waste decontaminated on-site. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (PEPP)
… to be technically possible, but highly unlikely. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
National Biosafety Month 2023: The value of written procedures
… repeating mistakes and learn effective techniques. If an exposure or accident occurs, it is best practice to compare … to incorporate safer practices or equipment. Report any exposures, accidents, or injuries to EH&S within 24 hours … State to have a site-specific Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan that identifies procedures with …
EH&S assists with regulatory permits for biological samples
… . We can provide support to your laboratory and coordinate responses to regulatory agencies. The following is a list of … . We can provide support to your laboratory and coordinate responses to regulatory agencies. The following is a list of …
New guidelines to help protect you from biological reproductive hazards
… agents that can increase the risk of reproductive hazards. Exposure to certain biological agents can cause infertility, … health specialists can advise on safe practices to prevent exposure. Contact the EH&S Employee Health Center at … agents that can increase the risk of reproductive hazards. Exposure to certain biological agents can cause infertility, …
The November 2021 Biosafety Manual is now online
… biohazardous spill clean-up procedures. Post the EH&S Spill Response Poster to meet the requirement. Train visitors on … biohazardous spill clean-up procedures. Post the EH&S Spill Response Poster to meet the requirement. Train visitors on …