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 …
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 … result 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 …
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 … need to protect themselves from skin, eye and respiratory exposures during cleanup operations. If the risk of injury …
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 …
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 …
Laboratory Safety Manual
… 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 …
Mercury
… or metallic mercury is a potent neurotoxin, even with small exposures. Avoid exposure by replacing broken thermometers and lamps, and use … For more information on chemical spills and emergency response in laboratories, take the EH&S Managing Laboratory …
Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
… of the potential health hazards and methods of controlling exposures. Category Chemical Safety Research & Lab Safety … 6 How personal exposures can occur … 32 Emergency response, exposure incidents and accident reporting … with headaches, nausea, fatigue, and irritability In response to more recent studies, the ACGIH has published or …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
… 2. Select PPE If PPE must be used to reduce the risk of exposure to hazards, list the PPE that will be used for each … exposed to the hazards. Eliminate, substitute or design out exposure to hazards or hazardous operations, if possible. If … and/or PPE Contact EH&S for advice or information Emergency response and reporting If an exposure to hazardous materials …
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
… Explanations The following are questions and answers in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood. Frequently … passersby from potential hazards, protects the lab from exposure in the event of a fume hood shut down and in the … hood opening. … The following are questions and answers in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood. Frequently …
Chemical Waste
… EH&S staff member that collects your chemical waste. Spill response and reporting Call 9-1-1 in an emergency . Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, or fire, regardless of the …
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 …
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, …
Fire Code Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Compliance
… electrical systems Safety and warning signage Emergency response and reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, or fire, regardless of the …