Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
… recycling and disposing of hazardous chemical waste generated on campus. Our pollution prevention activities involve reduction of chemical waste volume through chemical treatment and recycling , … personal protective equipment, chemical inventory management, standard operating procedures, waste handling, …
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
… safe handling, use, storage and disposal as hazardous waste. Train employees on lead hazards, SDSs, SOPs and … exhaust ventilation. Upon completion of lead work, all waste and PPE must be disposed of properly, and respirators, … dry-sweep lead dust. Use a wet mop or a HEPA vacuum. WASTE MANAGEMENT Lead waste must be treated as hazardous waste and …
Anesthetic Gases
… vapors that leak into the surrounding room are considered waste anesthetic gases (WAGs). If equipment is not set up or … animal (e.g., during recovery). Workers may be exposed to waste anesthetic gases when: Clinical/dental When leaks occur … vapors that leak into the surrounding room are considered waste anesthetic gases (WAGs). If equipment is not set up or …
EH&S move to Gateway building
… moving include Radiation Safety, Diving Safety, Chemical Waste Collection, Stormwater and Wastewater. The Health … moving include Radiation Safety, Diving Safety, Chemical Waste Collection, Stormwater and Wastewater. The Health …
Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
… safe handling, use, storage and disposal as hazardous waste. Train employees on lead hazards, SDSs, SOPs and … Safety focus sheet for more information on lead oxidation. WASTE MANAGEMENT Lead-containing chemical and soldering waste must …
PCB Caulking Work Plan for UW Seattle
… 14 1.09 Waste Management … | Page 7 of 17 URS Project No. 33764327 e) Ensure waste containers are available, intact, and appropriately … be 10 micrograms/100cm2 or pre-removal levels. 1.09 WASTE MANAGEMENT A. PCB waste will be removed and containerized …
Hazardous Material Spills
… report it to the UW Facilities Regulated Materials Management Office . Visit the Regulated Building Materials … of contact time, wipe up and dispose of as biohazard waste. If spill contains recombinant nucleic acids, notify … contact your supervisor or call EH&S. Review the Chemical Waste Guide for information on spill preparedness, …
Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
… 31 Waste collection and disposal … vapors that leak into the surrounding room are considered waste anesthetic gases (WAGs). If equipment is not set up or … refer to the UW Medicine Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plan and/or Administrative Policies and Procedures …
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
… labeled "No PCBs" must be managed as dangerous waste. Report leaking PCB ballasts to EH&S . If the … Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees PCB management , coordinates sampling and disposal, … identifying, managing, and disposing of PCB-contaminated waste. Incident reporting UW personnel are required to submit …
Inorganic Base Use SOP
… contaminated disposable items in appropriate laboratory waste for disposal. · Non‐disposable/re‐usable utensils, … locations outside of a UW campus or facility. Section 6 – Waste Disposal Procedures Store hazardous waste in closed … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management and preparation for use for particularly hazardous …
Facilities Safety Equipment Checklist Explanations
… department should contact UW Facilities or the building management to have equipment secured to the wall or floor. … administered by UW Facilities or your buildings facilities management representative. To get your pressure vessel … For other UW facilities, confer with building management. Reference Code: IFC 906 … Below are questions …
Chloroform SOP
… contaminated disposable items in appropriate laboratory waste for disposal. · Non‐disposable/re‐usable utensils, … containers and when labeling containers with chemical waste. Requirements for labeling containers and templates for … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management. NOTE: Any deviation from this SOP requires …
Acrylamide Use SOP
… contaminated disposable items in appropriate laboratory waste for disposal. · Non‐disposable/re‐usable utensils, … containers and when labeling containers with chemical waste, UW-synthesized chemicals, peroxide-forming chemicals, … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management and preparation for use for particularly hazardous …
Blank Chemical Template SOP
… contaminated disposable items in appropriate laboratory waste for disposal. · Non‐disposable/re‐usable utensils, … containers and when labeling containers with chemical waste, UW-synthesized chemicals, peroxide-forming chemicals, … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management and preparation for use for particularly hazardous …
2-Mercaptoethanol SOP
… (even just a few drops) must be disposed of as hazardous waste (due to odor). NOTE: Consult with your preferred glove … of any expired or unnecessary materials as hazardous waste. Users of chemicals are required to follow labeling … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management and preparation for use for particularly hazardous …
Oxidizer Use SOP
… contaminated disposable items in appropriate laboratory waste for disposal. · Non‐disposable/re‐usable utensils, … containers and when labeling containers with chemical waste, UW-synthesized chemicals, peroxide-forming chemicals, … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management and preparation for use for particularly hazardous …
Organic Acid SOP
… contaminated disposable items in appropriate laboratory waste for disposal. · Non‐disposable/re‐usable utensils, … containers and when labeling containers with chemical waste, UW-synthesized chemicals, peroxide-forming chemicals, … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management and preparation for use for particularly hazardous …
Alkali Metals SOP
… any expired or unnecessary reactive materials as hazardous waste. · Clearly label all alkali metals with the original … containers and when labeling containers with chemical waste, UW-synthesized chemicals, and Chemicals of Interest. … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management and preparation for use for particularly hazardous …
Metallic Lead SOP
… product. Dispose of clean-up materials as hazardous waste. · DO NOT remove dust from work area by blowing or … containers and when labeling containers with chemical waste. Requirements for labeling containers and templates for … on the EH&S website for additional guidance on chemical management and preparation for use for particularly hazardous …
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
… and hazard assessment of all laboratory work • Chemical management (use, storage and disposal) • Chemical and other … and safety for laboratory personnel and students • Medical management and surveillance for hazardous chemical use • … involving chemical and physical hazard • Hazardous waste management • Safety equipment maintenance and …