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Approved Risk Language for Consent Forms

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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

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Refer to this Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment when shipping dangerous goods.

IATA packing instructions 6502

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These materials are used in the training course Shipping Biological Substances Category B Online.

Serum Banking Policy

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This document outlines the serum banking policy at UW for research and support staff.

IBC Project Review Flowchart

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The IBC Project Review Flowchart illustrates the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) approval process for projects with biohazards.

HSRAC Process Map for Diagnostic Imaging

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This document defines the process for approving human subject research studies that contain research use of radiation using diagnostic imaging.

L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees

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The Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) granted a variance to the University of Washington regarding employee-elected safety and health committee…

Unreturned Dosimeter Policy

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It is expected that 90% of dosimeters issued to a series will be accounted for within 30 days of the end of the wear period specified on each dosimeter. If a series fails to meet this…

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Life Sciences Building

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW Life Sciences Building (LSB) location.

UW Policy Regarding Health Screenings for Personnel in Animal Use and Care Environments

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EH&S Strategy Map

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The UW Environmental Health & Safety programs and services follow our strategy map.

Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy

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The Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy outlines the safety and occupational health requirements for work with vaccinia virus.

UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol

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The UW Communicable Cleaning Protocol was developed by the University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) in coordination with campus custodial and…

UW Face Covering Policy

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The University's Face Covering Policy describes the face coverings requirements at the UW in accordance with federal and state workplace safety requirements, and applicable local…

Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) process flow chart

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Electrical Circuit Breaker Reset Procedure

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The Electrical Circuit Breaker Reset Procedure is for University personnel who are trained to reset an electrical circuit breaker and are unqualified electrical workers. Visit…

Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms

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The Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms (PDF) provides instructions for University personnel and students if you feel sick, test positive,…

Laboratory Safety Escalation Procedure

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The Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee provides input and guidance to the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S), the Executive Office and the Provost…

Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus Sheet

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All UW units are required to inspect radiation personal protective equipment (RPPE) provided for employee protection; follow the requirements in the Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus…

EH&S Training Recharge Policy

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EH&S recharges training vendor fees, space reservation fees, and materials costs for classes requested by units or departments. The unit must provide budget information two weeks prior to the…