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 …
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 …
New focus sheet explains SDSs vs. SOPs
… of the lab personnel (specific to the lab) to prevent an exposure or accident. Please refer to Sections 2 and 6 of the … of the lab personnel (specific to the lab) to prevent an exposure or accident. Please refer to Sections 2 and 6 of the …
Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices
… must be in place to ensure staff is protected from exposure. The routes of exposure include inhalation, eye, nose and mucous membrane … - Authorized Personnel Only.” 9. Post the EH&S Exposure Response Poster and EH&S Spill Response Poster in the …
EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators
… 11 EXPOSURE RESPONSE AND ACCIDENT REPORTING … Employees who have a reasonably anticipated potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including human blood or … Laboratory Safety Manual and review it, along with other response procedures, with laboratory personnel. Review the …
2021 Laboratory Safety Awards Presentations
… of Chemicals Stored • Use Sealed 2º Containers to Reduce Exposure Risk Project: Flammables Refrigerators • Reduce the … of Chemicals Stored • Use Sealed 2º Containers to Reduce Exposure Risk Project: Flammables Refrigerators • Reduce the … and Collaboration • Intradepartmental Training • Multiple Response Kits • Signage/communication Hydrofluoric Lab • …
Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research
… associated with ENMs are not yet clearly understood. Exposure to ENMs may occur through inhalation, dermal … producers and users of ENMs to reduce employee exposure and to manage risks appropriately in all work with … see the EH&S website for more information. Spill/Exposure Response In addition to following EH&S general spill response …
Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
… 7 Occupational exposure limits for anesthetic gases … 9 Table 2: Required and recommended exposure limits … 32 Emergency response, exposure incidents and accident reporting … with headaches, nausea, fatigue, and irritability In response to more recent studies, the ACGIH has published or …
Researcher and Veterinary Services: Agents in Animal Drinking Water or Feed SOP
… Services Procedures: Agents in Animal Water or Feed EXPOSURE EMERGENCY For eye or mucous membrane exposure to treated water or feed, follow EXPOSURE RESPONSE POSTER. Questions? Contact EH&S Research & …
Biological Toxin Checklist
… for transfer of Select Toxins in any amount. yes no NA Exposure Response Poster is in lab; staff is aware of exposure and first aid procedures. yes no NA A current UW …
Laboratory Animal Allergy Focus Sheet
… they may have an allergic reaction: an exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign protein. Allergies … lead to asthma or extreme allergic response to even a tiny exposure. Some employees may eventually have to leave their … from bites. Inhalation is one of the most potent routes of exposure. Allergens can be released into the air when dander …
Chemotherapy and Other Hazardous Drugs: Safe Use Guidelines
… for Agent Administration Agent Spill Cleanup Acute Exposure Agent Waste Collection and Disposal Resources I. II. … must be taken to eliminate or reduce the potential for exposure as much as possible. Chronic effects that have been … equipment (PPE), decontamination and cleaning, spill response, waste handling and emergency procedures in case of …
Working with Dogs
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …
Working with Mice and Rats
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … injections or handling the animals. See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …
Working with Ferrets
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …
Radiation Safety Manual (revised May 2023)
… B. RADIATION EXPOSURE RESPONSE … C. SPILL RESPONSE … SECTION 6 – PERSONNEL EXPOSURE AND MONITORING … 1. Radiation Exposure during Pregnancy … 7. Compliance with Occupational Exposure Limits … 5. Over Exposure Notifications … B. RADIATION EXPOSURE RESPONSE … C. SPILL RESPONSE …
Working with Rabbits
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …
Working with Amphibians and Reptiles
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …
Working with Fish
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …
Compressed Gases and Cryogens
… Report the incident to a supervisor. Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to hazardous … gases acetylene, hydrogen, and propane. The permissible exposure limits for toxic materials is very low and so even …