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Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid SOP Template

Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid SOP Template
155.47KB (.docx)
… or cause damage to target organs as the result of a single exposure or exposure of short duration. Acute toxins are quantified by … See Section 5 for detailed instructions on exposure responses. PPE must be specified completely, such as type, …

Formaldehyde SOP Template

Formaldehyde SOP Template
185.52KB (.docx)
… which initiates certain required activities such as exposure monitoring and medical surveillance. · Permissible exposure limit (PEL): the exposure limit designated in … Formaldehyde acts as a sensitizer and can cause an immune response upon initial exposure. Severe allergic reactions in …

Hazardous Waste Checklist

Hazardous Waste Checklist
178.91KB (.pdf)
… Refer to the EH&S website for details about chemical exposures, spill kits and earthquake preparedness.  For … major emergencies call 9-1-1.  If there is risk of fire or exposure outside of lab, pull the fire alarm and evacuate.  … chemical hazards, waste accumulation procedures, spill response and more. Training records are available on the …

Biological Toxin Checklist

Biological Toxin Checklist
424.70KB (.pdf)
… EH&S for transfer of Select Toxins in any amount. yes no NA Exposure Response Poster is in lab; staff is aware of exposure and first aid procedures. yes no NA A current UW …

Inorganic Base Use SOP

Inorganic Base Use SOP
155.06KB (.docx)
… engineering or ventilation controls used to reduce chemical exposures (e.g.,fume hoods, snorkels, glove boxes, reverse … exhausted), and when any Action Limit (AL) or Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) has been exceeded or when there is a … after hours and assistance is needed). Refer to EH&S Spill Response Poster …

Metallic Lead SOP

Metallic Lead SOP
292.34KB (.docx)
… system and digestive tract through prolonged or repeated exposure. May damage the unborn child. May cause harm to … is Probably Carcinogenic to Humans. The primary routes of exposure to lead are ingestion of lead due to surface … clean up procedures for materials used in this SOP. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Compressed Gas SOP

Compressed Gas SOP
402.46KB (.docx)
… Hazards may include, but are not limited to: · routes of exposure · how exposure might occur · target organs · signs and symptoms of … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Benzene Use SOP

Benzene Use SOP
423.63KB (.docx)
… combustion of a substance will occur upon or after exposure to an ignition source. · Boiling Point: The … which initiates certain required activities such as exposure monitoring and medical surveillance. · Permissible … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Nanomaterials SOP

Nanomaterials SOP
408.62KB (.docx)
… Hazards may include, but are not limited to: · routes of exposure · how exposure might occur · target organs · signs and symptoms of … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Blank Chemical Template SOP

Blank Chemical Template SOP
401.19KB (.docx)
… Hazards may include, but are not limited to: · routes of exposure · how exposure might occur · target organs · signs and symptoms of … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Acrylamide Use SOP

Acrylamide Use SOP
161.67KB (.docx)
… Hazards may include, but are not limited to: · routes of exposure · how exposure might occur · target organs · signs and symptoms of … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Acutely Toxic Materials SOP

Acutely Toxic Materials SOP
175.26KB (.docx)
… kill 50% of the group in a specified time. · Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): The maximum amount or concentration of … PELs are based on an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) exposure. · Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH): … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Organic Acid SOP

Organic Acid SOP
244.85KB (.docx)
… engineering or ventilation controls used to reduce chemical exposures (e.g.,fume hoods, snorkels, glove boxes, reverse … exhausted), and when any Action Limit (AL) or Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) has been exceeded or when there is a … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Oxidizer Use SOP

Oxidizer Use SOP
128.30KB (.docx)
… engineering or ventilation controls used to reduce chemical exposures (e.g.,fume hoods, snorkels, glove boxes, reverse … exhausted), and when any Action Limit (AL) or Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) has been exceeded or when there is a … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

2-Mercaptoethanol SOP

2-Mercaptoethanol SOP
393.91KB (.docx)
… be detected at very low concentrations (stench chemical). Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL (8 HR. TWA): 0.2 ppm Section 3 – … exhausted), and when any Action Limit (AL) or Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) has been exceeded or when there is a … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Peroxide-Forming Chemical Use SOP

Peroxide-Forming Chemical Use SOP
348.04KB (.docx)
… peroxide formation. The reaction can be initiated by exposure to air, heat, light, or contaminants. Many of these … engineering or ventilation controls used to reduce chemical exposures (e.g.,fume hoods, snorkels, glove boxes, reverse … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

Alkali Metals SOP

Alkali Metals SOP
708.52KB (.docx)
… exhausted), and when any Action Limit (AL) or Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) has been exceeded or when there is a … should be eliminated or strictly isolated. If a potential exposure hazard cannot be eliminated, contact the EH&S … spill cleanup should be provided if applicable. Spill response procedures must be developed based on the chemical …

EH&S Annual Report FY24

EH&S Annual Report FY24
412.29KB (.pdf)
… worker safety and environmental protection needs in response to water line damage impacting a medical facility. … presentations by Rebecca Stenberg, Herpes B-virus Exposure Follow-up and Case Management and Anne Terry, Malaria Case Review and Exposure Management National Academy of Sciences Workshop on …

Inorganic Acid SOP

Inorganic Acid SOP
198.95KB (.docx)
… controls and equipment utilized to reduce the risk of exposures. Engineering Controls: Use of inorganic acids … after hours and assistance is needed). Refer to EH&S Spill Response Poster https://www.ehs.washington.edu/resource/spill-response-poster-884 REQUIRED - Insert descriptions of any …

Mercury-Containing Lamps

Mercury-Containing Lamps
144.34KB (.pdf)
… The vacuum will put mercury vapor into the air and increase exposure. The vacuum cleaner will be contaminated and will … may result in mercury vapor concentrations above regulated exposure limits. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Review the Mercury … EH&S website for information about elemental mercury spill response, such as for a broken mercury thermometer and other …

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