Shop Safety Inspection Explanations
… systems are an engineering control that limit dust exposure and can assist with continual dust housekeeping. … from the overall workspace, regulating the amount of dust exposure for everyone in the shop. - IFC Chapter 22 - … 115 dBA (measured using a sound level meter with slow response). Warning signs must clearly indicate that the area …
New online course for preventing slips, trips, and falls
… prevention, safe behavior techniques, and proper response to fall injuries. While not mandatory, this course … prevention, safe behavior techniques, and proper response to fall injuries. While not mandatory, this course …
Lab Safety Awareness Week 2023
… card. Email both photos to labcheck@uw.edu . The first 100 responses will receive a prize package. Questions? Contact … card. Email both photos to labcheck@uw.edu . The first 100 responses will receive a prize package. Questions? Contact …
Lead in Building Materials Focus Sheet
… Focus Sheet UW personnel need to be aware of the hazards exposure to lead poses and the ways to either control those … materials are disturbed should take precautions to avoid exposure to lead. LEAD HAZARDS Lead is a malleable, … smoking) via contaminated hands, clothing, and surfaces. Exposure to lead, especially at elevated levels for extended …
Respiratory Illness Flowchart
… of the flowchart appears on the Respiratory Illness and Exposure Guidance page . Category Workplace Safety Contact … s.washington.edu/respiratory-illness/respiratory-illness-and-exposure-guidance for a text version. RESPIRATORY ILLNESS … personnel and believe your illness was due to a workplace exposure, please submit an OARS incident report.1 2 3 2 3 …
Lead Work Plan Template
… Template Use the Lead Work Plan Template (Word) when lead exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 10 micrograms … Lead Work Plan A Lead Work Plan is required when lead exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 10 µg/m3TWA8e … (include controls and work practices to minimize employee exposures) |_| Interior locations: Erect a sealed …
When to go to the Employee Health Center
… for UW employees who are at higher risk for occupational exposures to potentially hazardous materials. We provide … or health sciences student has a bloodborne pathogen exposure or other biological exposure, the Employee Health Center has a medical …
What to do if an L&I Inspector contacts you
… conference and manage/facilitate University actions to in response to violations, if needed. EH&S serves as the … conference and manage/facilitate University actions to in response to violations, if needed. EH&S serves as the …
Laser Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
… Focus Sheet Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could … and accurate cut. Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could … blindness and serious skin burns; however, the risk of exposure to the beam is low due to a safety feature that …
Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet
… Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington. … information is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington. WHAT IS … Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington. … Bats …
Asbestos in UW Buildings
… Asbestos in UW Buildings focus sheet can help you avoid exposure to asbestos. Category Workplace Safety Contact … materials. The information below can help you avoid exposure to asbestos. WHICH MATERIALS MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS? … Asbestos in UW Buildings focus sheet can help you avoid exposure to asbestos. … Asbestos in UW Buildings …
Installing Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures in UW Buildings
… Fixtures in UW Buildings Focus Sheet to avoid potential exposures to regulated building materials. Category … University departments and units must avoid potential exposures to regulated building materials when installing … Fixtures in UW Buildings Focus Sheet to avoid potential exposures to regulated building materials. … Installing …
Lead
… hands, clothing, and surfaces. Health effects of lead Exposure to lead, especially at elevated levels for extended … use and presence are managed to ensure the lowest potential exposure. Safety precautions for the specific types of lead … and maintenance activities so that work does not cause lead exposures to workers doing the work or building occupants. …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Laboratories
… you work in a lab, you can protect yourself and others from exposure to hazardous materials through the use of chemical … Appropriate PPE is required when there is a potential for exposure to hazardous materials such as hazardous chemicals … and laboratory attire help minimize the potential for skin exposure to hazardous chemicals, biological agents, and …
2023 Hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen organic strawberries
… Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from ingestion … food or water. Illness can occur within 15 to 50 days of exposure. Symptoms of hepatitis A infection include fatigue, … Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from ingestion …
Updated Wildfire Smoke Safety course
… course covers health risks and symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure, how to monitor air quality, and protective … course covers health risks and symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure, how to monitor air quality, and protective …
Job Hazard Analysis
… Vibration Injury Electricity Shock, electrocution Exposure to airborne dusts, fumes, mists, vapors Adverse … Burns, irritation, other health effects Exposure to biological agent, bloodborne pathogen Adverse … entry) Use tool lanyards at heights Spill kits Emergency response team Exposure control plan Administrative …
Crystalline Silica
… Work Plan Download and fill out the Crystalline Silica Exposure Control Work Plan before starting work. Download … Silica Safety Manual for guidelines and procedures for exposure control, respiratory protection, and medical … with or disturb materials containing crystalline silica. Go Exposure control methods A Crystalline Silica Exposure …
Regulated Building Materials
… Failure to follow regulations could cause possible exposure and health issues or result in clean-up costs, … vessels that are owned or operated by the University. EXPOSURE PREVENTION Custodians and maintenance staff … during work are required to take measures to prevent exposure. Complete the required training for the types of …
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
… the manufacture and use of PCBs in 1978. Occupational exposure to PCBs Occupational exposure to PCBs occurs mainly by inhaling it or absorbing … with contaminated equipment, water, or soil. Occupational exposure might occur during the maintenance or repair of old …