EH&S Annual Report FY22
… our environment. HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS COVID-19 response and prevention: Supported the University’s COVID-19 response and prevention activities including creating … personal protective equipment, ventilation, and workplace exposure assessments. Continued to serve as the primary …
EH&S Annual Report FY24
… worker safety and environmental protection needs in response to water line damage impacting a medical facility. … presentations by Rebecca Stenberg, Herpes B-virus Exposure Follow-up and Case Management and Anne Terry, Malaria Case Review and Exposure Management National Academy of Sciences Workshop on …
EH&S Organization Chart
… Industrial Hygiene: Air quality Chemical safety Exposure assessment/sampling Hazard communication … Medical clearance/screenings/ exams/immunizations/bio exposure follow‐up/ Medical management Public Health: … quality Communicable disease prevention and response Pests and wildlife Advisory Committee on …
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments
… or materials with high rate of injury or health risk • Exposure to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, or radioactive … procedures. Review emergency evacuation and emergency response procedures. Document this training. 3) Supervision … as ear plugs can be provided to youth to minimize noise exposure. 6) Hazardous Materials Youth may not be exposed to …
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
… or caustic chemical/product - burn, injury · Biological exposure - infection · Repetitive tasks - Musculoskeletal … · Falling object – struck by; injury · Radiation - exposure · Weather conditions affect safety · Thermal – … Section below) · Field Communication System · Emergency response team · Emergency Contact Information · Exposure …
Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer with UV Curable Resin SOP Template
… guidance on proper handling, storage, and recommended UV exposure duration for the specific type of resin. 6. … used, uncured resin into new resin bottles. 9. Emergency response and accident reporting In case of fire or emergency, …
EH&S Annual Report FY19
… products and safe work practices to prevent occupational exposure to lead. Expanded outreach: Completed an outreach … from FY18 tons 75 16,780 scientific divers for supporting response and recovery efforts of a radiological emergency EHS …
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, …
Shop Safety Plan Template
… activity and process hazard assessments 13 Incident response 15 Reporting incidents 15 Safety self-inspections 16 … Individuals who work with or have the potential to be exposure to hazardous chemicals and substances are required … hazards, and the safe work practices that can minimize exposure. Supervisors and principal investigators, regardless …
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 … to set up rescue equipment and conduct an emergency response? • Does the space entrance have restricted access? …
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 …
Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
… are most effective in eliminating or reducing the risk of exposure to the hazard. PPE is the least effective method for controlling or preventing exposure to a hazard. PPE provides a barrier to protect the … time, highly protective (mostly used by emergency response personnel) Used in oxygen deficient atmospheres, …
Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces
… need-to-know basis to those involved in the public health response, which may include UW residence hall staff, Student … symptoms consistent with mpox, especially if you have had exposure to someone with mpox, take the following steps to …
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 … contaminant. Emergency situations also include emergency response duties, such as those performed by the UW Police …
Work-Related Incident Reports
… any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
COVID-19 Signage Updates
… https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/covid-19-signage … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy …
Implementation of a Tobacco free Campus Report
… became a smoke-free university in order to minimize exposure to secondhand smoke. Currently, the UW is a … (DSAs) that are designed to minimize involuntary smoke exposure on campus and reduce smoking litter. Smoking-related … campus (27%). Of the 405 presidents who responded (51% response rate), 84% indicated that they believed that college …
General Welding Safety: Respiratory Hazards
… steel may create more harmful exposures. Short-term exposure can produce burning of eyes and skin, dizziness, nausea or fever. Long-term exposure may lead to irreversible lung damage. Use enough … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu HEALTH HAZARDS AND EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIFIC MATERIALS USED IN …
Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet
… affect University personnel who may be exposed to noise EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS Exposure to loud noise can damage the hair cells in the inner … One or both ears can be affected. Long-term, chronic exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing loss. …
EH&S Annual Report FY23
… our environment. HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS COVID-19 response and prevention: With the end of the federal and … Emergencies, EH&S transitioned the University’s COVID- 19 response and prevention efforts to provide sustainable public … saving the University $20,000 in disposal costs. Emergency response: Coordinated responses to two major incidents to …