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Exposure Response Poster

Exposure Response Poster
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… Exposure Response Poster   Use the Exposure Response Poster as a guide for responding to a biological, …

Spill Response Poster

Spill Response Poster
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… 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices
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… 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

Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
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… 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 …

Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet

Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
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… 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 …

Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet

Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
348.20KB (.pdf)
… how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure. Category Chemical Safety Research & Lab Safety …  Medical applications  Scuba diving PREVENT LEAD EXPOSURE The best method of preventing lead exposure is to eliminate its use by using an alternative …

Passive Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters

Passive Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters
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… Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters guide to control exposure to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs).   Category … 5-10 seconds in order to flush the chamber and minimize exposure to waste anesthetic gas. 7. Open the induction box … Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters guide to control exposure to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs).   … Passive …

Laboratory Safety Manual

Laboratory Safety Manual
2.78MB (.pdf)
… 8 Record Keeping Section 9 Emergency Preparedness and Response Section 10 Labs: Move In/Move Out   Appendix A WAC … 31 2. Prevent Chemical Exposure … 116 1. Exposure Limits … 116 3. Possible Over-Exposure … 137 SECTION 9 – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE … 144 B. RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC INCIDENTS / ACCIDENTS …

Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet

Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
446.53KB (.pdf)
… Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important … Lead is a soft bluish-gray metal. The primary source of exposure to lead for divers who use self-contained underwater … a solid piece of lead, lead beads or shot. Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important …

Hazard Communication for Office Products

Hazard Communication for Office Products
113.86KB (.pdf)
… may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects … products are used intermittently and in small quantities, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects … may emit ammonia, all of which can be harmful if high exposure occurs. Prolonged exposure to toner powder or vapors …

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, …

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