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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 …

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 …

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). …

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 …

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. …

Electrical Safety

… are 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Fire Extinguisher Use

Fire Extinguisher Use
157.05KB (.pdf)
… training to operate it, awareness of potential personal exposure to extinguishing materials, precautions to take … training to operate it, awareness of potential personal exposure to extinguishing materials, precautions to take … be enough to put out the fire, or it may reignite. PERSONAL EXPOSURE Most modern multi-purpose dry chemical …

Plan for emergency evacuations in a hybrid work environment

… coverage during business hours, which can lead to slower response times during an emergency. Evacuation wardens are … coverage during business hours, which can lead to slower response times during an emergency. Evacuation wardens are …

Find the nearest defibrillator to help save a life

… register the AED with PulsePoint and with local emergency response agencies. By contributing to this effort to make … register the AED with PulsePoint and with local emergency response agencies. By contributing to this effort to make …

Compressed Gases and Cryogens

… must include possible incident scenarios with appropriate responses. In the event of a large gas release or other … 9-1-1. Report the incident to a supervisor. Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to … the gases acetylene, hydrogen, and propane. The permissible exposure limits for toxic materials is very low and so even …

Preventable fire alarm initiative

… in notification to Seattle Fire Department that leads to a response by Seattle Fire Department when no such danger … in notification to Seattle Fire Department that leads to a response by Seattle Fire Department when no such danger …

Fire & Life Safety Survey Explanations

… to correctly identify buildings for emergency access and response. While the local fire station may be familiar with … They must be kept unobstructed to prevent delays in response or locating required equipment such as fire … must be easily accessible within seconds of a spill or exposure. If the eyewash or safety shower is obstructed, or …

Evacuations and Fire Drills

… with evacuation wardens and key personnel to improve future response and performance. The evacuation director should … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, or fire, regardless of the …

Fire Safety and Prevention

…  for information on residential fire safety prevention and response. Reporting a fire Report all unintended fires …

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