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Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template

Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template
595.97KB (.docx)
… Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template   The purpose of the Wildfire Smoke … trained personnel work outdoors. · Consider implementing exposure controls. · Consider providing voluntary use … 35.5 - 250.4 101 - 350 All of the above and: · Implement exposure controls. · Make N95 respirators available for …

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 …

Wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers

… of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated the  wildfire smoke exposure rules to establish minimum  requirements to prevent … required to plan, prepare, and train for wildfire smoke exposure:  Develop and implement a  Wildfire Smoke Response Plan . Ensure a copy is made available to personnel. …

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 …

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 …

Work safely outdoors with heat and wildfire smoke training

… their teams before work begins. Visit the  Outdoor Heat Exposure page for more information.  Wildfire Smoke Safety … covers the health risks and symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure, how to monitor air quality, and ways to reduce your … safety Supervisors must also complete a Wildfire Smoke Response Plan and share it with their teams before work …

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 …

Fire Extinguisher Use

Fire Extinguisher Use
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… training to operate it, awareness of potential personal exposure to extinguishing materials, precautions to take when … training to operate it, awareness of potential personal exposure to extinguishing materials, precautions to take when … enough to put out the fire, or it may reignite. PERSONAL EXPOSURE Most modern multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers …

Do not block campus fire lanes

… UW Emergency Responders Map shows fire lanes, designated response points, hydrants, and fire department connections. … and other temporary closures which may affect emergency response. Campus fire lanes are not always marked; some fire … UW Emergency Responders Map shows fire lanes, designated response points, hydrants, and fire department connections. …

Emergency Procedures

… not clean it up. Follow the instructions on the  Spill Response Poster  for biological, chemical and radiological … releases (on page 2). Follow the instructions on the  Exposure Response Poster  if an exposure to hazardous materials has occurred (on page 3). …

Prepare for new rules for methylene chloride

… and find replacements. January-May 2025: EH&S conducts exposure monitoring for locations where methylene chloride is … chloride under the new rule are required to implement an exposure control plan. (EH&S will provide a template.) After … will apply: By May 5, 2025 : EH&S will complete workplace exposure monitoring where required. Before October 30, 2025 : …

Facilities Projects Support

… Support EH&S Staff Roles reference. View list 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 …

Hearing Loss Prevention Program updates

… impact all UW personnel with a potential for elevated exposure to noise in the workplace at all University … or environments with the potential for elevated noise exposure, requesting evaluation  of noise hazards, conducting …   Action Level Description Requirements 85 dBA Noise exposure equals or exceeds this level for one or more …

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 …

Automated External Defibrillators

… service it prior to placing it back in service.  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 …

Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit

Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit
550.63KB (.docx)
… not exposed, but an increased likelihood of injury from exposure to an arc flash exists. Refer to the  UW Electrical … not exposed, but an increased likelihood of injury from exposure to an arc flash exists. Refer to the  UW Electrical …

Electrical Safety

… not exposed, but an increased likelihood of injury from exposure to an arc flash exists. Before starting each job that involves exposure to electrical hazards, the Qualified Person on site … Make sure that all junction boxes are covered. Emergency response and reporting UW personnel are required to submit …

Laser Safety

… Manual Training Laser Worker Safety Training   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, …

Hot Work

… conditions outlined in the permit are followed. 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 …

Should you pull the fire alarm after a chemical spill?

… Chemical Spills in Laboratories page and the updated Spill Response poster for more information about preparing for and … Chemical Spills in Laboratories page and the updated Spill Response poster for more information about preparing for and …

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