Exposure Response Poster
… Exposure Response Poster Use the Exposure Response Poster as a guide for responding to a biological, …
Spill Response Poster
… Spill Response Poster Use the Spill Response Poster as a guide to … and biohazardous spills. Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster . Category Biological Safety … FOR ANY LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY IF EXPOSED, FOLLOW THE EXPOSURE RESPONSE POSTER S.W.I.M. FOR ALL SPILLS S: Stop the …
Disaster Response (PEAT)
… Disaster Response (PEAT) The Pre-Entry Assessment Team (PEAT) is the … rescue teams. The team is equipped with Level B chemical response equipment including self-contained breathing … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, or fire, regardless of the …
Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization
… Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization describes control measures and required signage for four categories of exposure to radiofrequencies. Category Radiation Safety …
Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy
… Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy There is potential for the embryo … dose to the embryo/fetus. Read the Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy document and refer to the Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy webpage for more information. …
Anesthetic Gases
… and veterinary staff may be exposed to WAGs. This exposure creates a risk of potentially developing adverse … gases understand the potential health effects from exposure and provide guidance to minimize potential … charcoal canisters, and gas canister/cylinders. Emergency response and reporting If a spill or release occurs, stop …
Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy
… Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy There are additional health and … who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy to minimize exposure of their unborn child. While an employee is not … UW employees to help them manage the risks of radiation exposure while pregnant and to keep radiation doses as low as …
Emergency Washing Equipment
… materials from the eyes and skin in the case of an exposure. Examples of emergency washing equipment are listed … in a substantial portion of the body being impacted. Exposure response and reporting Make sure you know where the nearest …
Research Occupational Health
… immunizations, providing follow-up care after an injury or exposure, and establishes and maintains employee medical … Hearing protection Physical hazards Zoonotic diseases Exposure response The Exposure Response Poster describes the actions …
Hazardous Material Spills
… to respond in the event a spill occurs. Emergency spill response If you witness a hazardous material spill that … for biological, chemical and radiological releases. open EXPOSURE RESPONSE Follow the instructions on the Exposure Response Poster if an exposure has occurred. OPEN …
Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs
… use of exhausted enclosures, procedures to avoid personal exposure and contaminating surfaces, personal protective … Take the required and recommended safety training courses. Exposure and spill response Be prepared for a sharps injury or exposure by …
Radiation Detection Instrument Calibration
… referred to as GM Survey meters or “Geiger “ counters) and exposure rate meters (commonly referred to as ion chambers) … available EH&S provides count rate calibration and exposure rate calibration of radiation detection instruments. … A count rate calibration is a measure of the instrument's response to a known number of counts. First, the instrument …
Caution and Warning Signs
… associated with these devices. These magnets present exposure and physical hazards on ferromagnetic objects such … It may be necessary to install warning lights and to limit exposure time, if necessary by EH&S Radiation Safety. … by EH&S Radiation Safety Office . Spill and Exposure Response Posters Image Image Post the Spill Response Poster …
Chemical Spills in Laboratories
… and the safety of others, depends on your assessment and response. To assess whether you and your fellow researchers … lab has calcium gluconate gel available in case of a skin exposure. Read the Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet for more … evaluation. Consult with EH&S when there is a risk of exposure or injury before beginning a chemical spill cleanup. …
Shipping Hazardous Materials
… goods" when prompted). What do I put for the “Emergency Response Information”? All UW locations use a contractor … instructions on the Hazardous Material Spills page . if an exposure has occurred , follow the instructions on the Exposure Response Poster . UW personnel are required to …
Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices
… Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices to reduce risk of exposure and know how to respond in the event of a spill or … 2 II. FORMALDEHYDE REGULATIONS, EXPOSURE LIMITS AND AIR MONITORING … is a sensitizing agent that can cause an immune system response upon initial exposure. Subsequent exposure may cause …
Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
… Labs Focus Sheet This focus sheet describes the hazards of exposure to lead and ways to prevent or control exposure in shops, maker spaces, and labs. Category Chemical … oxide Small quantities of elemental lead PREVENT LEAD EXPOSURE The best method of controlling lead exposure is to …
Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety
… to heat, which can lead to burns, depending on the exposure time, wavelength/frequency, and the energy … radiation should take precautions to avoid excessive exposure. Non-ionizing radiation at the UW There are many … of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Emergency response and reporting UW personnel are required to submit …
Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
… Acid (HF) Focus Sheet covers the health hazards of HF exposure, safe use, storage, emergency procedures, incident … (HF) in water that is corrosive. HEALTH HAZARDS OF HF EXPOSURE Skin exposure HF is corrosive and destroys tissue even as dilute …
Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material
… emergency department personnel to minimize their radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) while caring … is important for ED personnel to minimize their radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) while caring … the patients must follow to keep the radiation exposure to other individuals as low as reasonably achievable …