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UW LOTO Procedure

UW LOTO Procedure
615.61KB (.PDF)
  For equipment that is routinely maintained and serviced, requires a full shutdown for servicing, and has good change management practices in place, the UW LOTO Procedure form can be used.…

LOTO Lock Removal Form

LOTO Lock Removal Form
550.01KB (.docx)
  The LOTO Lock Removal Form (Word) includes directions and specific information a department or unit must document when an Authorized Person (lock owner) is unable or unavailable to remove…

Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review

Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review
553.77KB (.docx)
  The Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review is used to inspect the Authorized Person’s role and responsibility established in the hazardous energy control program and…

Emergency Washing Equipment

Emergency washing equipment is provided in University facilities for the purpose of removing hazardous materials from the eyes and skin in the case of an exposure. Examples of emergency washing…

Autoclaving Biohazardous Waste SOP Template

Autoclaving Biohazardous Waste SOP Template
1.26MB (.pdf)
If you use an autoclave to decontaminate biohazardous waste, you need to have a site-specific SOP. Use this fillable PDF template to create your SOP. Any personnel operating the autoclave needs to…

Air Permit

All construction projects and air pollutant sources at the University must comply with the University’s Air Operating Permit requirements and all related policies and regulations. Environmental…

Lead

Lead is a malleable, blue-gray, heavy metal that occurs naturally in the environment. Lead is found in many forms and can be hazardous when inhaled as a dust or fume, or accidentally ingested…

Building Emergency Procedures: Elevator Failure

Building Emergency Procedures: Elevator Failure
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  The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Elevator Failure (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on the Seattle…

Rick Busselle

Building Emergency Procedures: Fire/Explosion

Building Emergency Procedures: Fire/Explosion
26.54KB (.docx)
  The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Fire/Explosion (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on the…

Building Emergency Procedures: Plumbing Failure/Flooding

Building Emergency Procedures: Plumbing Failure/Flooding
72.14KB (.docx)
  The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Plumbing Failure/Flooding (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on…

Building Emergency Procedures: Hazardous Material Spill or Release

Building Emergency Procedures: Hazardous Material Spill or Release
797.12KB (.docx)
  The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Hazardous Material Spill or Release (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on…

Karen Crow

Abebe Aberra

Biohazard Warning Sign

Biohazard Warning Sign
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The Biohazard Warning Sign must be affixed to entry doors of the following laboratories/rooms: BSL-2/ABSL-2 BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices/ABSL-2 with ABSL-3 practices BSL-3/ABSL-3 BSL-2 with BSL-3…

Training Slides for IBC Members

Training Slides for IBC Members
38.62MB (.pdf)

Updated Lab Safety Training Requirements

The Laboratory Safety and Compliance training course is now “required initial training” for all Principal Investigators, lab managers, lab chemical hygiene officers, and people working in a…

Formaldehyde SOP Template

Formaldehyde SOP Template
185.52KB (.docx)
  University laboratories and users of formaldehyde complete the Formaldehyde SOP Template (Word) by filling in chemical/lab-specific information.  

Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices

Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices
283.88KB (.pdf)
  In a laboratory setting, researchers and workers may be exposed to formaldehyde vapor emitted from formalin and paraformaldehyde solutions or from contaminated surfaces or materials. …

Rebecca Stenberg

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