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Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual

Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
797.17KB (.pdf)
… for workplace chemicals to determine potential for exposures, advising on corrective actions when … concentrations exceed regulated limits, and maintaining exposure records Contractors, visitors are responsible for: … visiting the emergency room following a hazardous chemical exposure. Supervisors should ensure the MyChem inventory, …

King County Wastewater Discharge Permit

King County Wastewater Discharge Permit
1.94MB (.pdf)
… when the result of a composite sample exceeds 100 mg/L. D. Response when Violations are Detected 1. When monitoring … it should state the most recent permit application. KCIW Response: Ms. Hoffman is correct, and the date was a typo … that safety protocols are followed in event of accidental exposure and if immunizations are appropriate and up to …

Liquid Nitrogen and Alarms in University Research Space

Liquid Nitrogen and Alarms in University Research Space
438.67KB (.pdf)
… WAC 296-800-11040: Control and prevent chemical hazards and exposure. “Control chemical agents in a manner that they … or protect workers from the hazard of contact with, or exposure to, chemical agents.” Seattle Fire Code: The … shoes or boots. Other safety factors include emergency response guidelines, first aid and proper disposal of LN2. …

Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety

… air quality when wildfire smoke is present Outdoor heat exposure Regulated building materials Respiratory protection …

Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge

Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
379.09KB (.pdf)
… materials transport and shipping • Chemical safety: exposures and toxicology • Laser safety • Nanomaterial … for hazardous chemical use • Emergency planning and response procedures • Incident investigation and root cause …

Reproductive Hazard Guidelines

Reproductive Hazard Guidelines
241.32KB (.pdf)
… and use good procedures at all times to minimize potential exposures. The University of Washington strives to ensure a … measures to reduce potential risks. Hazards may include exposure to chemical, biological, and radiological agents. … health of women and their ability to become pregnant. Exposure to particular hazards may disrupt the balance …

Chloroform SOP

Chloroform SOP
247.78KB (.docx)
… to organs (liver, kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL (8 HR. TWA): 2 ppm OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit: 2 ppm ACGIH TLV/TWA: 10 ppm Section 3 – …

General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide

General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
214.48KB (.pdf)
… the root cause of employee injuries, illnesses, exposures, fires, and near misses Recommended initially … Personnel whose work or research includes potential exposure to recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules … who are assigned work activities with potential for exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious …

Biological Toxin SOP

Biological Toxin SOP
51.25KB (.docx)
… information from MSDS/SDS] CAS number: [XXX] Routes of exposure: [XXX] How exposure might occur: [XXX] Target organs: [XXX] Signs/symptoms of exposure: [XXX] 2. Preparation Hazardous chemical and …

List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities

List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
68.96KB (.xlsx)
… PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Subpart B - … under section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. …

Soldering SOP

Soldering SOP
140.77KB (.docx)
… is Probably Carcinogenic to Humans. · The primary route of exposure to lead from soldering is ingestion of lead due to … areas. Hand-to-mouth gestures also increase potential exposure. · Keep work surfaces as clean as possible to avoid … · Short-term over-exposure to lead can cause abdominal pain, digestive …

Safety Data Sheet Template

Safety Data Sheet Template
113.28KB (.docx)
… measures, subdivided according to the different routes of exposure, i.e., inhalation, skin and eye contact, and … incompatibilities Handling:       Storage:       Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection (a) DOSH permissible exposure limit (PEL), American Conference of Governmental …

PCB Caulking Work Plan for UW Seattle

PCB Caulking Work Plan for UW Seattle
319.54KB (.pdf)
… B. This Work Plan seeks to minimize the potential for exposure to PCBs and contamination of areas outside the work … and has the authority to immediately halt work during the exposure assessment phase if the provisions of this Work … red or yellow construction hazard warning tape during the exposure assessment phase of the project. The demarcated …

Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet

Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet
126.87KB (.pdf)
… a common alternative for metal cleaning. HEALTH HAZARDS OF EXPOSURE Nitric acid may be harmful if inhaled, ingested, or … fall in blood pressure, coma, and possibly death. Chronic exposure may cause erosion of the teeth, jaw necrosis, and …

Compressed Gases Labeling Systems

Compressed Gases Labeling Systems
236.47KB (.pdf)
… or multiple doses given within 24 hours, or an inhalation exposure of 4 hours. Gas poisonous by inhalation means a … eye damage, and specific organ toxicity from repeated exposures. NA Health Hazard NA The label corresponds to … toxicity, specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, specific target organ toxicity following repeated …

Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities

Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
615.84KB (.pdf)
… chemicals when possible to minimize hazardous waste and exposure. Substitute less hazardous chemicals or use less of … of safety data sheets be available for medical emergencies. Exposures In the event of a chemical exposure: 1. Use a safety shower or eye wash (if available), …

4-Aminopyridine SOP

4-Aminopyridine SOP
100.92KB (.docx)
… to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Repeated exposure to this highly toxic material may produce general … by an accumulation in one or many human organs. Severe over-exposure can result in death. Section 3 – Engineering … controls have been exhausted), when Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) has been exceeded, when there is a …

Lab Employee Safety Training Record

Lab Employee Safety Training Record
1.56MB (.docx)
… including work policies |_| YES Methods for finding exposure limits |_| YES Location of Material Safety Data … chemicals and the basic signs and symptoms of chemical overexposure |_| YES Requirements for Personal Protective … fire extinguishers, etc. |_| YES How to respond to spills, exposures, and other emergencies and report them in OARS |_| …

Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet

Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet
161.68KB (.pdf)
… dust, liquid, or vapor. Health effects from mercury exposures can include central nervous system disorders, … 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 in your workplace. 21. A spill contractor …

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards
576.40KB (.pdf)
… (harmful) • Specific target organ toxicity for single exposure (drowsiness, dizziness or respiratory irritation) • … • Specific target organ toxicity for single or repeated exposure • Germ cell mutagenicity • Aspiration hazard SKULL …

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