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Advisory Information for Employees who Voluntarily Use Respirators

Advisory Information for Employees who Voluntarily Use Respirators
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… protection. Voluntary use of respirators is permitted when exposure to potentially hazardous substances remains below … Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) permissible exposure limits (PELs) for a specific substance. If you …

Combined General and Fume Hood Exhaust

Combined General and Fume Hood Exhaust
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… Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc. Thomas C. Smith, M.S. of Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. ECT, Inc. May 1, 2009 … systems are generally dedicated to a single process or exposure control device. The volume requirement is constant … more dynamic. These systems serve multiple processes or exposure control devices. System volumes vary based on the …

Compressed Gases Labeling Systems

Compressed Gases Labeling Systems
236.47KB (.pdf)
… or multiple doses given within 24 hours, or an inhalation exposure of 4 hours. Gas poisonous by inhalation means a … toxicity, specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, specific target organ toxicity following repeated …

EH&S Guidelines for Peroxide Forming Chemicals

EH&S Guidelines for Peroxide Forming Chemicals
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… chemicals in opaque containers, away from light sources. Exposure to light accelerates peroxide formation. Airtight … are best. Amber glass protects the chemical from light exposure while allowing you to view the chemical without … on the chemical, container type, and the length of exposure to air and light. Peroxides can form in freshly …

Laboratory Airflow Distribution

Laboratory Airflow Distribution
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… AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc. Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. ECT, Inc. July 14, 2009 … distribute air that will support the operation of exposure control devices. Furthermore, proper airflow … supply air diffusers or grilles, return air grilles, exposure control devices (ECD), exhaust air flow control …

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

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines
151.67KB (.pdf)
… happen (environment) • Who or what it would happen to (exposure) • What precipitates it (trigger) • The outcome that … or process fails unexpectedly or there is a potential exposure during a hazardous process, how likely is it that …

Particularly Hazardous Substances

Particularly Hazardous Substances
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… Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1 Skin sensitizer, Category 1A Reactive …

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

Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.) Guidelines
117.74KB (.pdf)
… happen (environment) • Who or what it would happen to (exposure) • What precipitates it (trigger) • The outcome that … fails unexpectedly or there is a potential injury and/or exposure during a hazardous process, how likely is it that …

Stormwater Management Program UWBCC July 2017

Stormwater Management Program UWBCC July 2017
83.37KB (.pdf)
… and follow- up activities. e. Implement a spill response plan that includes coordination with a qualified … outfall annually. UW Bothell and CCC has a campus spill response plan and a current contract with a qualified spill … outfall annually. UW Bothell and CCC has a campus spill response plan and a current contract with a qualified spill …

Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities

Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
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… chemicals when possible to minimize hazardous waste and exposure. Substitute less hazardous chemicals or use less of … medical emergencies. Exposures In the event of a chemical exposure: 1. Use a safety shower or eye wash (if available), … of what happened before you leave, if possible. If the exposure involves a hospital visit, report the incident to …

Chemical Safety Levels and Hazard Codes

Chemical Safety Levels and Hazard Codes
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… self-sustained decomposition caused by contamination or exposure to heat. Ammonium dichromate Perchloric acid … can undergo an explosive reaction due to contamination or exposure to thermal or physical shock. In addition, the … to cause autoignition or ignition of combustibles upon exposure to water or moisture. Potassium borohydride Sulfuric …

Occupational Health Recommendations for Working with Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and Gerbils

Occupational Health Recommendations for Working with Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and Gerbils
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… Precautions and methods of control for preventing exposure to animal allergens can be found in the NIOSH ALERT, …

Stormwater Management Program UW Seattle 2016

Stormwater Management Program UW Seattle 2016
211.76KB (.pdf)
… inspections and follow-up activities. e. Implement a spill response plan that includes coordination with a qualified … Area and the University Slough). UW has a campus spill response plan and a current contract with a qualified spill …

Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics for Laboratory Airflow

Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics for Laboratory Airflow
1.04MB (.pdf)
… Ph.D., P.E. of Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc. Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. ECT, Inc. September 11, …

Ventilation Noise

Ventilation Noise
430.10KB (.pdf)
… Russ Lewis, P. Eng. of Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc. Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. ECT, Inc. October 13, … creates the potential for increased noise levels. Noise exposure is a significant health issue. Task Sheet 1F  …

Modeling for External Exhaust Systems

Modeling for External Exhaust Systems
1.83MB (.pdf)
… B.Sc., P.Eng. of Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc. Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. ECT, Inc. September 11, …

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)
… varies based on the facility location, function, and exposure to impacts. Facilities should be maintained …

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