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Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet

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The information in the Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington.

Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet

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This focus sheet covers the health hazards of metallic lead, how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure.

Hazardous Energy Control-Lockout/Tagout Focus Sheet

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UW employees who service, repair or maintain equipment, machinery or systems should control hazardous energy with lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures.

Sit-Stand Workstation Focus Sheet

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This focus sheet contains Environmental Health & Safety's sit-stand workstation policy for adjustable height desks as it applies to UW employees.

Hepatitis A Information for Food Establishments

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Contractors and Hazard Communication Focus Sheet

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The Contractors and Hazard Communication Focus Sheet is a guide for University units when communicating chemical hazard information with vendors and contractors.

Ladder Safety Focus Sheet

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The Ladder Safety Focus Sheet was created for the UW’s Fall Protection Program.

Working with Amphibians and Reptiles

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Working with Dogs

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Working with Ferrets

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Working with Mice and Rats

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Working with Non-Human Primates

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Working with Pigs

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Working with Rabbits

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Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet

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Avoid accidents and injuries by following the tips in the Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet.

Installing Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures in UW Buildings

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University departments and units must follow the guidance in the Installing Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures in UW Buildings Focus Sheet to avoid potential exposures to regulated…

Mobile Food Unit Policy and Guidelines

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The Mobile Food Unit Policy and Guidelines apply to mobile food units (a readily movable food establishment, such as a food truck) serving food at UW locations.

Asbestos: An Overview

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The Asbestos: An Overview focus sheet provides information on asbestos and resources for managing asbestos at the University.

Asbestos in UW Buildings

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Many buildings at the University were constructed with asbestos-containing materials. The information in the Asbestos in UW Buildings focus sheet can help you avoid exposure to asbestos.…

Prevent Asbestos Exposure and Protect Floor Tiles

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University units and departments should follow the guidelines in the Prevent Asbestos Exposure and Protect Floor Tiles focus sheet to prevent exposure to asbestos-containing material…