Biohazardous Waste Management Plan
… Biohazardous Waste Management Plan The Biohazardous Waste Management Plan describes the requirements for management of …
Chemical Waste Management Practices
… Chemical Waste Management Practices University personnel who generate hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations, are required to follow chemical waste management practices when selecting appropriate containers, …
Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material
… Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material The Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material … | www.ehs.washington.edu | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu MANAGEMENT OF OUTPATIENTS CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL …
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) Management
… Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) Management Category Workplace Safety Contact Environmental … Safety Storage Building. Alternatively, submit a Chemical Waste Collection Request form on the EH&S website to request … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/chemical/hazardous-chemical-waste-disposal …
Liquid Waste Focus Sheet
… Liquid Waste Focus Sheet Category Radiation Safety Contact … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu RADIOACTIVE LIQUID WASTE Read below for information about safe packaging, … labeling and disposing of radioactive aqueous liquid waste. DESCRIPTION Liquid waste consists of aqueous liquid …
Mixed Waste Focus Sheet
… Mixed Waste Focus Sheet Category Radiation Safety Contact … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu MIXED WASTE: CHEMICAL AND RADIOACTIVE Read below for information … labeling and disposing of mixed chemical and radioactive waste. DESCRIPTION Mixed waste consists of radioactive waste …
Uranium Waste Focus Sheet
… Uranium Waste Focus Sheet Category Radiation Safety Contact … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu URANIUM WASTE Read below for information about safe packaging, … of uranium and thorium compounds. DESCRIPTION Uranium waste consists of solids and liquids contaminated with …
Radioactive Biological Waste Focus Sheet
… Radioactive Biological Waste Focus Sheet Category Biological Safety Radiation Safety … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu RADIOACTIVE BIOLOGICAL WASTE Read below for information about safe packaging, … labeling and disposing of radioactive biological waste. DESCRIPTION Biological waste consists of radioactive …
Short Lived Dry Solid Waste Focus Sheet
… Short Lived Dry Solid Waste Focus Sheet Category Radiation Safety Contact … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu SHORT LIVED DRY WASTE Read below for information about safe packaging, … labeling and disposing of short lived dry radioactive waste. DESCRIPTION Short lived dry, solid waste consists of …
Long Lived Dry Solid Waste Focus Sheet
… Long Lived Dry Solid Waste Focus Sheet Category Radiation Safety Contact … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu LONG LIVED DRY WASTE Read below for information about safe packaging, … labeling and disposing of long lived dry radioactive waste. DESCRIPTION Long lived dry, solid waste consists of …
Empty Chemical Containers
… or reuse chemical containers in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. Category Biological Safety Contact … WHAT IS AN EMPTY CONTAINER? According to hazardous waste regulations, most chemical containers are "empty" if … that is "extremely hazardous" (refer to the Chemical Waste Management section of the UW Laboratory Safety Manual) or a …
Empty Chemical Containers
… or reuse chemical containers in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. Category Biological Safety Contact … WHAT IS AN EMPTY CONTAINER? According to hazardous waste regulations, most chemical containers are "empty" if … that is "extremely hazardous" (refer to the Chemical Waste Management section of the UW Laboratory Safety Manual) or a …
Mercury-Containing Lamps
… or bulbs must be cleaned up and disposed of as a hazardous waste. Category Chemical Safety Contact Environmental … must be cleaned up and disposed of as a hazardous waste, so please be careful when handling and storing them. … contaminated and will have to be disposed of as hazardous waste. • Never use a broom to clean up mercury. It will break …
Fire Extinguisher Use
… precautions to take when cleaning up after a fire and waste disposal. Visit the Fire Safety and Prevention page for … precautions to take when cleaning up after a fire and waste disposal. TRAINING EH&S offers two types of fire … precautions to take when cleaning up after a fire and waste disposal. Visit the Fire Safety and Prevention page for …
UW Approved Disposal Sites
… | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu UW APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SITES EH&S signs all waste profiles thus ensuring the waste meets the acceptance criteria of each facility. …
UW Research-Related Survey Groups
… and generate the lab safety performance rating. Chemical Waste Collections (~1000 labs served) EH&S has authority and responsibility for management of the collection, transport, temporary storage … of solvents, redistribution of unused chemicals and waste minimization techniques. EH&S has all responsibility …
Prevent Stormwater Pollution Focus Sheet
… drains. Look for a metal grate with this label: “DUMP NO WASTE – DRAINS TO LAKE.” Stormwater drains connect to … these items by calling 206-616-5835 or request a chemical waste collection. 2. Do not litter: a. Clean up your dog’s … There is no penalty for reporting a spill. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AT THE UW EH&S maintains a Stormwater Management …
Montlake Landfill Methane Action Plan
… in accordance with the Department of Ecology’s Solid Waste Landfill Design Manual and has documented the methods, … The Title 10 King County Board of Health Solid Waste Regulation governs construction standards and methane … or Facility Coordinator, as appropriate. Notify the Risk Management Office. Group 2 Perimeter Monitoring Wells MP-4, …
Key Elements of Lab Self-Inspections
… and odors adequately captured and controlled? Chemical management – Are all chemicals labeled with their full names … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu Hazardous waste management – Is your waste labeled and stored appropriately? Is it collected on a …
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
… safe handling, use, storage and disposal as hazardous waste. Train employees on lead hazards, SDSs, SOPs and … exhaust ventilation. Upon completion of lead work, all waste and PPE must be disposed of properly, and respirators, … dry-sweep lead dust. Use a wet mop or a HEPA vacuum. WASTE MANAGEMENT Lead waste must be treated as hazardous waste and …