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

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Pre-Entry Assessment Team Presentation

Serum Banking Policy

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

Approved Risk Language for Consent Forms

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Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event 2023 Presentation Slides

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View the presentation slides from the 2023 Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event.

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…

2021 Laboratory Safety Awards Presentations

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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…

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.

Lab Self-Inspection Presentation

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Click on the link below to view a presentation that discusses how to effectively conduct self-inspections of your research spaces and labs, how to use the new self-inspection tool,…

EH&S Strategy Map

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

2019 Lab Safety and Innovation Event Presentation

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Office Ergonomics: Controlling Stressors to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual

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The Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual applies to all University organizational units at all work locations including the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses; UW Medicine medical…

Personal Protective Equipment Presentation

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…

Proteopathic Seeds Safety Policy

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Sharps Safety Tools and Resources Presentation

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The Sharps Safety Tools and Resources Presentation recommends safer sharps devices, PPE and other tools to reduce the risk of sharps injuries. Visit the Sharps Safety page for more information.…

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…

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…