RESPIRATORY ILLNESS RESOURCES
… requirements. Respiratory illness prevention and response University of Washington’s (UW) Respiratory Illness …
Laboratory Survey Checklist Explanations
… safety to physical hazards to chemical and biological exposures. A risk assessment can provide essential … up to date. Contact information is important for emergency response. For rooms that are shared, contact information for … must occur prior to assignments involving potential exposure to chemicals. The laboratory policies on hazard …
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 … and it can be toxic if inhaled or swallowed. Chloroform exposure can harm the eyes, skin, liver, kidneys, and …
Salmonella outbreak likely linked to raw cookie dough
… Illness symptoms can develop one to three days following exposure to Salmonella and may include diarrhea, fever, … Illness symptoms can develop one to three days following exposure to Salmonella and may include diarrhea, fever, …
Mpox
… or blisters. Symptoms usually start within 2 weeks of exposure to the virus; however, symptom onset can occur up … Health & Safety for isolation guidelines to limit spread. Exposure due to University workplace or instructional … and students have questions or concerns about potential exposure to mpox in a University setting or due to …
Chemotherapy and Other Hazardous Drugs: Safe Use Guidelines
… in their 2004 NIOSH Alert: Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other hazardous Drugs in … for Agent Administration Agent Spill Cleanup Acute Exposure Agent Waste Collection and Disposal Resources I. … equipment (PPE), decontamination and cleaning, spill response, waste handling and emergency procedures in case of …
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping
… continue to smoke in the United States. Secondhand smoke exposure contributes to 41,000 deaths among non-smoking … smoking areas increases the risk of secondhand smoke exposure. If you have questions or feedback, please contact …
UW Respiratory Illness Health and Safety Plan
… 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 …
COVID-19 Guidelines Summary
… ending COVID-19 isolation and after a higher risk COVID-19 exposure. Mask indoors when around others until 10 days have … Follow the flowchart instructions if you have symptoms, exposure or test positive. Public Health Flowchart Case & … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy …
Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines
… 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 …
Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
… first aid/medical care measures. 2. Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to hazardous … amputation, or fatality; recombinant/synthetic DNA/RNA exposure or spill; or radioactive material spill or …
First Aid Plan Guidelines
… 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 …
Confined Space Program Manual
… Personal protective equipment (PPE) can be used to control exposure if hazards cannot be eliminated or controlled. This … Less than 10 ppm Other air contaminants Below occupational exposure limits Natural ventilation alone is often not … fire and emergency resources are able to provide effective responses to confined space emergencies. In developing a …
Confined Space Program
… hazards during entry, including signs and symptoms of exposure. Verifies hazard controls or elimination methods … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, or fire, regardless of the … of any substance for which may exceed a permissible exposure limit Any other atmospheric condition that is …
Working with Non-Human Primates
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … can get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with …
Working with Dogs
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … can get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with …
Mold in Cold Rooms Focus Sheet
… do not experience adverse health effects from moderate mold exposures. However, individuals with mold allergies, or … 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 …
Working with Pigs
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … can get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: • See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. • Immediately wash area thoroughly with …
Working with Mice and Rats
… 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 …
Respiratory Protection Program Manual
… .........16 E. Respirator Use for Radioactive Material Exposure … is to help protect University personnel and students from exposure to respiratory hazards, ensure compliance with … 2. Follow up with respirator users as necessary to clarify responses on the Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire …