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2023 Hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen organic strawberries

… 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, … A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from ingestion …

UW Respiratory Illness Health and Safety Plan

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… illness prevention. • Lead and coordinate University-wide response to respiratory illness outbreaks including … information can be found on the COVID-19 Illness and Exposure Guidance webpage on the EH&S website. Reporting … (OARS). EH&S may follow up with individuals to confirm an exposure occurred in the workplace. If supervisors have …

Laboratory Animal Allergy Focus Sheet

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… 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

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… 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

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… 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 …

Mold in Cold Rooms Focus Sheet

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… may experience adverse health effects from mold exposure. Mold- impacted cold rooms can also be expensive to … hazardous materials, follow the instructions on the Spill Response Poster. Contact EH&S for assistance.  Keep door … Controls will be taken to protect employees from potential exposure to microbial and fungal contamination during removal …

Working with Mice and Rats

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… 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

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First Aid Plan Guidelines

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… Bleed Kits 10 Good Samaritan Act 10 Bloodborne pathogens exposure 10 Resources and contact information 11 Appendix 1: … setting and work-related activities; and b. The response time of your emergency medical services. 2. … responsibilities are required to take bloodborne pathogens exposure training and are not covered under the Good …

Working with Rabbits

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Working with Fish

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Working with Amphibians and Reptiles

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Working with Non-Human Primates

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Incident Reporting

… System (OARS) within 24 hours if possible. If there was an exposure to a hazardous material, follow EH&S exposure response procedures while awaiting medical follow up. …

General Autoclave Safety

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… date of confirmation. ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES  Post the Exposure Response Poster near the autoclave. In the event of an … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/resource/exposure-response-poster-94 https://oars.ehs.washington.edu/ …

New Employee Safety Orientation Template

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… work-related incident that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or a fire … protective equipment (PPE), and signs or symptoms of an exposure; · How to label secondary chemical containers (i.e., … in item #2 above). Point out the location of the Spill Response Poster and Exposure Response Poster (as …

Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines

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… 15 Small Leak Response … 15 Emergency Response … • Report the incident to a supervisor. • Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to … Reporting System (OARS). Download and Spill Response and Exposure Response Posters from the EH&S website and post them …

Working with Pigs

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… 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 …

UW Asbestos Management Plan

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… 3. Definitions / Acronyms Asbestos Hazard and Emergency Response Act (AHERA) is the U.S. Environmental Protection … | UW Asbestos Management Plan Negative Exposure Assessment (NEA) means a demonstration by the … with the criteria in WAC 296-62-07709) that employee exposure during an operation is expected to be consistently …

New Nanomaterials, Chloroform and Metallic Lead SOP Templates

… and it can be toxic if inhaled or swallowed. Chloroform exposure can harm the eyes, skin, liver, kidneys, and nervous … and it can be toxic if inhaled or swallowed. Chloroform exposure can harm the eyes, skin, liver, kidneys, and nervous …