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Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines
151.67KB (.pdf)
… safety to high noise levels to chemical and biological exposures. For Phase 2 of your assessment: • outline each … happen (environment) • Who or what it would happen to (exposure) • What precipitates it (trigger) • The outcome … or process fails unexpectedly or there is a potential exposure during a hazardous process, how likely is it that …

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

Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.) Guidelines
117.74KB (.pdf)
… high noise levels, as well as chemical and biological exposures. For Phase 2 of your assessment: • outline each … happen (environment) • Who or what it would happen to (exposure) • What precipitates it (trigger) • The outcome … fails unexpectedly or there is a potential injury and/or exposure during a hazardous process, how likely is it that …

Combined General and Fume Hood Exhaust

Combined General and Fume Hood Exhaust
248.92KB (.pdf)
… Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc. Thomas C. Smith, M.S. of Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. ECT, Inc. May 1, 2009 … systems are generally dedicated to a single process or exposure control device. The volume requirement is constant … are more dynamic. These systems serve multiple processes or exposure control devices. System volumes vary based on the …

Lab Employee Safety Training Record

Lab Employee Safety Training Record
1.56MB (.docx)
… including work policies |_| YES Methods for finding exposure limits |_| YES Location of Material Safety Data … chemicals and the basic signs and symptoms of chemical overexposure |_| YES Requirements for Personal Protective … fire extinguishers, etc. |_| YES How to respond to spills, exposures, and other emergencies and report them in OARS |_| …

Serum Banking Policy

Serum Banking Policy
162.70KB (.pdf)
… The purpose of serum banking is to assess whether there was exposure to a research agent by providing the ability to compare serum obtained after an acute illness or exposure with serum obtained before the illness or potential exposure. The National Institutes of Health requires serum …

Trifluoroacetic Acid SOP

Trifluoroacetic Acid SOP
461.65KB (.docx)
… than normal acetic acid. Causes severe burns by all exposure routes and is extremely destructive to tissue of … These burns or blisters may not appear until hours after exposure. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin … Notify supervisor and EH&S immediately. Any spill, exposure or near miss incident requires the involved person …

Laboratory Airflow Distribution

Laboratory Airflow Distribution
781.31KB (.pdf)
… AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc. Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. ECT, Inc. July 14, 2009 … distribute air that will support the operation of exposure control devices. Furthermore, proper airflow … supply air diffusers or grilles, return air grilles, exposure control devices (ECD), exhaust air flow control …

UW Photography Guidelines

UW Photography Guidelines
253.54KB (.pdf)
… present, attire requirements, and safety measures to avoid exposure  Provides required and recommended PPE  Ensures … away from the vicinity (if possible) to avoid potential exposure  Shuts down equipment that is not essential for … floatation device when boating Additional PPE and/or exposure measuring devices may be required depending on the …

Standard Operating Procedures versus Safety Data Sheets

Standard Operating Procedures versus Safety Data Sheets
292.60KB (.pdf)
… measures  Section 7: Handling and storage  Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection  Section 9: Physical … of the lab personnel (specific to the lab) to prevent an exposure or accident. Option 1: Use an SOP template. To … will be performed  Known hazards and potential routes of exposure  Specific personal protective equipment (PPE) …

EH&S Guidelines for Peroxide Forming Chemicals

EH&S Guidelines for Peroxide Forming Chemicals
239.82KB (.pdf)
… chemicals in opaque containers, away from light sources. Exposure to light accelerates peroxide formation. Airtight … are best. Amber glass protects the chemical from light exposure while allowing you to view the chemical without … on the chemical, container type, and the length of exposure to air and light. Peroxides can form in freshly …

Lab Safety Survey Digital Dashboard Enhancements

Lab Safety Survey Digital Dashboard Enhancements
877.47KB (.pptx)
… will allow them access to your online survey dashboard and response tools. ehs.washington.edu • View your survey report …

Particularly Hazardous Substances

Particularly Hazardous Substances
55.72KB (.pdf)
… Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1 Skin sensitizer, Category 1A Reactive …

Cyclosporin A SOP

Cyclosporin A SOP
213.97KB (.docx)
… immunological factors in their pathogenesis. Symptoms of exposure include nausea, vomiting, tremors, elevated blood … controls have been exhausted), and when Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) has been exceeded or when there is a …

Hydrochloric Acid SOP

Hydrochloric Acid SOP
113.36KB (.docx)
… burns. May be harmful if swallowed. Signs and symptoms of exposure include burning sensations; coughing; wheezing; … controls have been exhausted), and when Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) has been exceeded or when there is a …

Ammonium Chloride SOP

Ammonium Chloride SOP
100.21KB (.docx)
… controls have been exhausted), and when Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) has been exceeded or when there is a … skin, eyes, and inhalation. · Avoid dust formation. · Avoid exposure to moisture, which can cause instability of …

Nitric Acid SOP

Nitric Acid SOP
239.95KB (.docx)
… leading to collapse, coma, and possibly death. Chronic exposure may cause erosion of the teeth, jaw necrosis, and … controls have been exhausted), when Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) has been exceeded, when there is a …

Boating Safety Manual Log of Changes

Boating Safety Manual Log of Changes
101.44KB (.pdf)
… rescue a person overboard Revised all steps to streamline response and prioritize crew safety in the event of a person …

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)
901.61KB (.docx)
… …the reaction vessel may fail. …there may be a dermal exposure. …there may be an eye injury. …routes may be …

Fieldwork Safety Plan Template 2

Fieldwork Safety Plan Template 2
546.77KB (.docx)
… for heat illnesses included) Signs & Symptoms Treatment Response Action: HEAT EXHAUSTION · Dizziness, headache · …

Centrifuge Maintenance SOP Template

Centrifuge Maintenance SOP Template
87.17KB (.doc)
… to lab-specific protocol, refer to the UW EH&S Spill Response Poster. Section 5 - Personal Protective Equipment …

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