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Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs

Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs
678.66KB (.pdf)
 The Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs guidance only applies on a low slope roof (4:12 or less) when traditional fall protection systems cannot be used, such as a 42-inch parapet…

Staying Safe in Shops Poster

Staying Safe in Shops Poster
85.49KB (.pdf)
 The Staying Safe in Shops poster is available in hardcopy format from the Shop Safety Program. 

Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area

Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area
389.58KB (.pdf)
 Print and post the Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area in areas or on containers where metallic lead is stored. 

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines
151.67KB (.pdf)
  Review the Lab R.A.T. Guidelines document for details on conducting risk assessments using the Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.).  

Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces
81.60KB (.pdf)
 In some cases, permit-required confined spaces can be reclassified as non-permit spaces. Download the guidance document below and follow the instructions to temporarily reclassify a permit…

Biohazard Warning Sign

Biohazard Warning Sign
791.88KB (.pdf)
The Biohazard Warning Sign must be affixed to entry doors of the following laboratories/rooms:BSL-2/ABSL-2BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices/ABSL-2 with ABSL-3 practicesBSL-3/ABSL-3BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices…

Respirators: A Quick Guide

Respirators: A Quick Guide
217.79KB (.pdf)
  Respirators: A Quick Guide shows the differences between respirators, dust masks and surgical masks.  

Handwashing Poster for Food Establishments

Handwashing Poster for Food Establishments
153.78KB (.pdf)

Spill Response Poster

Spill Response Poster
126.63KB (.pdf)
Use the Spill Response Poster as a guide to clean up radiological, chemical and biohazardous spills. Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster.  

Warning Sign for Lead Use Area

Warning Sign for Lead Use Area
247.02KB (.pdf)
  Post this sign in locations where metallic lead is being used.

No PPE Outside the Lab poster

No PPE Outside the Lab poster
38.66KB (.pdf)

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards
576.40KB (.pdf)
 The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards poster shows the pictograms used in the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and explains the hazards associated with each…

Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines

Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines
1.00MB (.pdf)
 The Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines provide guidance on computer workstation ergonomic evaluation and adjustment for comfort.  

Reproductive Hazard Guidelines

Reproductive Hazard Guidelines
241.32KB (.pdf)
  The Reproductive Hazard Guidelines inform employees, students, and volunteers about potential reproductive and developmental hazards, and advise on safe work conditions and practices in…

Particularly Hazardous Substances

Particularly Hazardous Substances
55.72KB (.pdf)
 Particularly Hazardous Substances (PHS) are chemicals that pose a high risk to employees in the workplace. Work with these substances requires specialized training from your PI or…

COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations

COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations
180.09KB (.pdf)
 The COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations guidelines were developed to help ensure the health and safety of personnel conducting scuba diving by reducing the potential for…

Chemical Safety Levels and Hazard Codes

Chemical Safety Levels and Hazard Codes
323.37KB (.pdf)
  The chemical inventories in MyChem are automatically assigned to a Chemical Safety Level (CSL) based on the quantity and type of hazards present. CSLs include both physical and health hazards…

Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.) Guidelines

Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.) Guidelines
117.74KB (.pdf)
  Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when conducting a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.   

Radiation Doses for Consent Forms

Radiation Doses for Consent Forms
337.73KB (.pdf)

Operations and Maintenance Plan for UW Bothell and Cascadia College July 2017

Operations and Maintenance Plan for UW Bothell and Cascadia College July 2017
150.68KB (.pdf)

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