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Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)

Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
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… or caustic chemical/product - burn, injury · Biological exposure - infection · Repetitive tasks - Musculoskeletal … headache · Falling object – struck by; injury · Radiation - exposure · Weather conditions affect safety · Thermal – … Section below) · Field Communication System · Emergency response team · Emergency Contact Information · Exposure …

COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations

COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations
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… FOR SICK PERSONNEL, SYMPTOM MONITORING, REPORTING AND RESPONSE: The following requirements are subject to change, … is required to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread and exposure indoors when more than one person is present. … FOR SICK PERSONNEL, SYMPTOM MONITORING, REPORTING AND RESPONSE: Medical Screening and Clearance: Communication and …

Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event 2023 Presentation Slides

Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event 2023 Presentation Slides
3.97MB (.pdf)
… that have more than Fume hoods are the primary method of exposure control in laboratories and can provide adequate … a set of emergency clothing and storing it where emergency response kits are kept, encourages personnel to prioritize … are set up for usage. REACTION CARDS WITH SPECIFI INCIDENT RESPONSE INFORMAT Robert Love / Velian Lab Chemistry, …

Pressure Vessels

… any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, or fire, regardless of the …

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… air quality when wildfire smoke is present Outdoor heat exposure Regulated building materials Respiratory protection …

Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge

Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
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… materials transport and shipping • Chemical safety: exposures and toxicology • Laser safety • Nanomaterial … for hazardous chemical use • Emergency planning and response procedures • Incident investigation and root cause …

2025 Log of Changes - UW Field Operations Safety Manual

2025 Log of Changes - UW Field Operations Safety Manual
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… machines 69 6 – Table 3 Added information on first aid response for insect bites and stings (that do not result in … Appendix III - B Link added to EH&S webpage on Outdoor Heat Exposure 106 Contact Updates Section Description of Change …

2019 Lab Safety and Innovation Event Presentation

2019 Lab Safety and Innovation Event Presentation
2.14MB (.pdf)
… kit > Cleaning materials > Emergency documents > Emergency response went well > No injuries > Deadline was a factor > Corrective actions to enhance prevention & response Altered set-up led to faulty ring stand placement, which led to spill ACCIDENT AND RESPONSE ACCIDENT AND RESPONSE Altered set-up led to faulty …

2019 Lab Safety and Innovation Event Posters

2019 Lab Safety and Innovation Event Posters
2.54MB (.pdf)
… packets for first responders, location- specific emergency response procedures, time limits and restrictions, and … (e.g., the location of safety equipment, appropriate responses to spills, etc.). Glenda verifies that their … that require refreshing. She also uses the monthly survey responses to identify topics that should be addressed in a …

Zika Virus Medical Management Plan

Zika Virus Medical Management Plan
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… for care of patients presenting with symptoms of exposure to Zika virus. POST-EXPOSURE CONTACTS Contact UW Employee Health Center Nurse … Medical Protocol First aid Percutaneous or mucous membrane exposure: wash affected area with warm water and soap for 15 …

Reproductive Hazard Guidelines

Reproductive Hazard Guidelines
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… and use good procedures at all times to minimize potential exposures. The University of Washington strives to ensure a … measures to reduce potential risks. Hazards may include exposure to chemical, biological, and radiological agents. … health of women and their ability to become pregnant. Exposure to particular hazards may disrupt the balance …

Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide

Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide
3.09MB (.docx)
… tasks that require the use of PPE to protect lab staff from exposures to hazards. For each work task listed, check the … Biosafety Cabinet Use. Use a biosafety cabinet to minimize exposure. Activities that cannot be conducted inside of a …

Chloroform SOP

Chloroform SOP
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… to organs (liver, kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL (8 HR. TWA): 2 ppm OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit: 2 ppm ACGIH TLV/TWA: 10 ppm Section 3 – …

General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide

General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
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… the root cause of employee injuries, illnesses, exposures, fires, and near misses Recommended initially … Personnel whose work or research includes potential exposure to recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules … who are assigned work activities with potential for exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious …

Biological Toxin SOP

Biological Toxin SOP
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… information from MSDS/SDS] CAS number: [XXX] Routes of exposure: [XXX] How exposure might occur: [XXX] Target organs: [XXX] Signs/symptoms of exposure: [XXX] 2. Preparation Hazardous chemical and …

Treponema pallidum Medical Management Plan

Treponema pallidum Medical Management Plan
153.72KB (.pdf)
… pallidum (Risk Group 2) Below is a protocol for accidental exposure to T. pallidum including strains with known or suspected tetracycline/doxycycline resistance POST-EXPOSURE CONTACTS Contact UW Employee Health Center Nurse … emergency 911 Medical Protocol First aid Mucous Membrane Exposure (eye, nose, or mouth): 1. Flush the affected areas …

Soldering SOP

Soldering SOP
140.77KB (.docx)
… is Probably Carcinogenic to Humans. · The primary route of exposure to lead from soldering is ingestion of lead due to … areas. Hand-to-mouth gestures also increase potential exposure. · Keep work surfaces as clean as possible to avoid … · Short-term over-exposure to lead can cause abdominal pain, digestive …

Biological Reproductive Hazards Focus Sheet

Biological Reproductive Hazards Focus Sheet
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… | ehsdept@uw.edu BIOLOGICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS Exposure to certain biological agents during pregnancy can … the risks of reproductive hazards and take steps to prevent exposures. If you are pregnant or planning to become … health specialists can advise on safe practices to prevent exposure. Personal medical information shared with the …

Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet

Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet
126.87KB (.pdf)
… a common alternative for metal cleaning. HEALTH HAZARDS OF EXPOSURE Nitric acid may be harmful if inhaled, ingested, or … fall in blood pressure, coma, and possibly death. Chronic exposure may cause erosion of the teeth, jaw necrosis, and …

Determination of Laboratory Airflow Rates

Determination of Laboratory Airflow Rates
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… Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc. Thomas C. Smith, M.S. of Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. ECT, Inc. April 21, 2009 …

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