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Autoclave Training Log

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Use this training log to document personnel that have been trained on the site-specific procedures needed to operate your autoclave.

Autoclave Log Sheet

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Use this log sheet to record autoclave runs that include biohazardous waste and/or biological indicators. This log sheet has a place to record all the required information for compliance.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Animal Research

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous animal research waste.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: University of Washington Medical Center

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the UW Medicine University of Washington Medical Center.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: WaNPRC

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC).

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: South Lake Union

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW South Lake Union (SLU) location.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Main Campus and Leased Facilities

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste on the UW Seattle campus and leased facilities. Please note this flow chart does not apply to the Magnuson Health…

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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Biological Risk Assessment

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BSL-2 info sheet

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BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices info sheet

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Empty Chemical Containers

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The Empty Chemical Containers Focus Sheet provides guidance to dispose of or reuse chemical containers in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.

Radioactive Biological Waste Focus Sheet

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Image The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work…

Pressure Vessels

Image Pressure vessels, autoclaves and steam sterilizers operating at pressures greater than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) and larger than…