Amendment to Use Additional Radionuclides
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Radioactive Waste Management
EH&S’s Radioactive Waste Management Program oversees radioactive material use and disposal under the requirements set by federal and state rules and regulations, and the UW Radioactive Materials…
Dosimetry
EH&S issues dosimeters to individuals who are required to be monitored for occupational exposure to radiation.
Employees working with radiation producing machines or radioactive materials are…
Personnel Monitoring
Federal and state regulations require the UW to monitor the radiation dose to employees who may be exposed to radiation as part of their job duties.
Employees whose job duties result in exposure to…
Radiological Contamination Surveys
State and federal regulations require surveys of public areas and areas where radioactive materials are used to detect contamination and measure radiation levels.
Routine surveys are an important…
EH&S assists with regulatory permits for biological samples
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has noticed an increase in regulatory inspections and audits related to permits for biological samples. EH&S Biological Safety is available to…
2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled charcuterie meats
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), and other public health partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella…
Fire Safety and Prevention
The primary means of fire prevention is to control ignition sources such as open flames, heaters, cooking equipment, research activities involving flammable materials and other sources. Environmental…
UW Boating Safety Manual
Faculty, staff and students at the University who are using research vessels required for employment or education must observe the standards and safety practices in the UW Boating Safety Manual.
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