Fume Hood Condition Explanations
… Explanations The following are questions and answers in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood. Frequently … passersby from potential hazards, protects the lab from exposure in the event of a fume hood shut down and in the … hood opening. … The following are questions and answers in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood. Frequently …
Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices
… Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices to reduce risk of exposure and know how to respond in the event of a spill or … 2 II. FORMALDEHYDE REGULATIONS, EXPOSURE LIMITS AND AIR MONITORING … is a sensitizing agent that can cause an immune system response upon initial exposure. Subsequent exposure may …
Work safely with human materials
… protection for your face; however, be sure to evaluate the exposure potential of your procedure, and if needed, add eye … protection while working in a BSC. Follow the site-specific exposure control plan for your laboratory. If you work with … materials (OPIM), your lab is required to have a BBP Exposure Control Plan that covers the following topics: …
Sharps and Lab Glass Waste
… body parts. Sharps can cause punctures, cuts, and potential exposure to waste handlers so they must be placed in sharps … capable of puncturing a plastic bag and can cause potential exposure to waste handlers. Use the Packaging Sharps and Lab … waste. Contact EH&S Chemical Waste for guidance. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit …
New tools on the Lab Safety Dashboard
… section will close, the number of findings, the number of responses and EH&S’s acknowledgement of the responses. Responsible parties / PIs and the CHO may review … section will close, the number of findings, the number of responses and EH&S’s acknowledgement of the responses. …
Field Operations Safety
… and operated laboratories, and in field research. Emergency Response and Reporting Refer to your Fieldwork Safety Plan … 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 …
Updated Radiation Safety Manual now available
… Simplified emergency procedures to include EH&S Response Posters , which are posted in all use areas. These response posters summarize the actions needed for all … Simplified emergency procedures to include EH&S Response Posters , which are posted in all use areas. These …
Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
… Acid (HF) Focus Sheet covers the health hazards of HF exposure, safe use, storage, emergency procedures, incident … (HF) in water that is corrosive. HEALTH HAZARDS OF HF EXPOSURE Skin exposure HF is corrosive and destroys tissue even as dilute …
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
… how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure. Category Chemical Safety Research & Lab Safety … Research Medical applications Scuba diving PREVENT LEAD EXPOSURE The best method of preventing lead exposure is to eliminate its use by using an alternative …
Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
… Labs Focus Sheet This focus sheet describes the hazards of exposure to lead and ways to prevent or control exposure in shops, maker spaces, and labs. Category Chemical … oxide Small quantities of elemental lead PREVENT LEAD EXPOSURE The best method of controlling lead exposure is to …
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, …
Updated rabies safety information for field work
… rabies vaccine before they can work with bats. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination is recommended for personnel who may … updated Rabies Information . Refer to the CDC Rabies Pre-exposure Vaccination page to determine your risk category and recommendations for receiving rabies pre-exposure vaccine doses. Discuss the rabies vaccine with your …
Resources for laboratory equipment maintenance
… lab equipment can include: Physical injury Burns Exposure to released or volatilized chemical or biological … lab equipment can include: Physical injury Burns Exposure to released or volatilized chemical or biological …
Prepare for new rules for methylene chloride
… and find replacements. January-May 2025: EH&S conducts exposure monitoring for locations where methylene chloride … 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 …
Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
… Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important … Lead is a soft bluish-gray metal. The primary source of exposure to lead for divers who use self-contained … contain a solid piece of lead, lead beads or shot. Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important …
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 …
Changes to Laboratory Safety & Compliance Training
… Safety Compliance AND Laboratory Safety Practices ! In response to attendee suggestions, the Laboratory Safety and … Safety Compliance AND Laboratory Safety Practices ! In response to attendee suggestions, the Laboratory Safety and …
Do you have enough PPE?
… if PPE is adequately available for everyone. The desired response to this question is a confident “Yes!” Labs can … if PPE is adequately available for everyone. The desired response to this question is a confident “Yes!” Labs can …
Business continuity and recovery planning resources for labs and research spaces
… planning. As a supplement to these resources and in response to requests for assistance at the lab level, EH&S … planning. As a supplement to these resources and in response to requests for assistance at the lab level, EH&S …