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Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template

Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template
596.89KB (.docx)
… [UNIT Name] Wildfire Smoke Response Plan 1. Introduction The purpose of the Wildfire … trained personnel work outdoors. · Consider implementing exposure controls. · Consider providing voluntary use … 35.5 - 250.4 101 - 350 All of the above and: · Implement exposure controls. · Make N95 respirators available for …

Wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers

… of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated the  wildfire smoke exposure rules to establish minimum  requirements to prevent … required to plan, prepare, and train for wildfire smoke exposure:  Develop and implement a  Wildfire Smoke Response Plan . Ensure a copy is made available to personnel. …

Work safely outdoors with heat and wildfire smoke training

… their teams before work begins. Visit the  Outdoor Heat Exposure page for more information.  Wildfire Smoke Safety … covers the health risks and symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure, how to monitor air quality, and ways to reduce your … safety Supervisors must also complete a Wildfire Smoke Response Plan and share it with their teams before work …

Updated rabies safety information for field work

… rabies vaccine before they can work with bats. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination is recommended for personnel who may … updated Rabies Information . Refer to the CDC Rabies Pre-exposure Vaccination page  to determine your risk category and recommendations for receiving rabies pre-exposure vaccine doses. Discuss the rabies vaccine with your …

Prepare for new rules for methylene chloride

… and find replacements. January-May 2025: EH&S conducts exposure monitoring for locations where methylene chloride is … chloride under the new rule are required to implement an exposure control plan. (EH&S will provide a template.) After … will apply: By May 5, 2025 : EH&S will complete workplace exposure monitoring where required. Before October 30, 2025 : …

What to do if an L&I Inspector contacts you

… conference and manage/facilitate University actions to in response to violations, if needed. EH&S serves as the …

Hearing Loss Prevention Program updates

… impact all UW personnel with a potential for elevated exposure to noise in the workplace at all University … or environments with the potential for elevated noise exposure, requesting evaluation  of noise hazards, conducting …   Action Level Description Requirements 85 dBA Noise exposure equals or exceeds this level for one or more …

Prepare for EPA's new rule for trichloroethylene

… the environment from the risks of trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure. While certain portions of the rule are currently … defined as laboratories involved in TCE cleanup and exposure monitoring activities, will be allowed to continue … under a 3-year exemption. There will be strict interim exposure control and exposure monitoring requirements for …

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources
161.45KB (.pdf)
… UW’s Core Exposure Control Plan (ECP) … //www.ehs.washington.edu/system/files/resources/uw-core-bbp-exposure-plan.pdf UW’s BBP Program … Exposure Response Poster https://www.ehs.washington.edu/resource/exposure-response-poster-94 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Webpage …

UW Electrical Safety Manual

UW Electrical Safety Manual
6.30MB (.pdf)
… defined in NFPA 70E, sec 110.3 (H) addresses employee exposure to electrical hazards and identifies the process … of moisture entry either from operations or weather exposure. • Electrical distribution areas must be guarded … of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Initiate exposure response procedures as necessary. Safety Equipment The …

Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit

Energized Electrical Work Plan and Permit
550.63KB (.docx)
… not exposed, but an increased likelihood of injury from exposure to an arc flash exists. Refer to the  UW Electrical …

EH&S Annual Report FY24

EH&S Annual Report FY24
412.29KB (.pdf)
… worker safety and environmental protection needs in response to water line damage impacting a medical facility. … presentations by Rebecca Stenberg, Herpes B-virus Exposure Follow-up and Case Management and Anne Terry, Malaria Case Review and Exposure Management National Academy of Sciences Workshop on …

Heat illness prevention for outdoor workers

… be serious, but is preventable. Visit the Outdoor Heat Exposure webpage for more information.   …

Resource for understanding group lockout/tagout

… devices, are required to mitigate potential exposure to hazardous energy sources inherent to the …

Guidance for Building Water Flushing and Sampling During Low Flow or Low Occupancy

Guidance for Building Water Flushing and Sampling During Low Flow or Low Occupancy
208.83KB (.pdf)
… disinfectant creates a hazard to users through chemical exposure. A risk assessment must be performed prior to … to hot water system and is commonly used as a rapid response. It may be less effective than chemical disinfection … Periods of Low or No Use • NIOSH: Preventing Occupational Exposure to Legionella • CDC: Water Management Program • CDC: …

UW Food Safety Program Manual

UW Food Safety Program Manual
5.63MB (.pdf)
… 21 FOODBORNE ILLNESS INVESTIGATION AND OUTBREAK RESPONSE .................................. 22 NOTIFICATION … This includes the date of symptom onset, diagnosis, or exposure to illness. This allows the PIC to report certain … which: • Two or more persons have a similar illness after exposure to the same food source; and • Epidemiologic …

Respiratory Illness Signage Updates

Respiratory Illness Signage Updates
244.47KB (.pdf)
… https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/covid-19-signage … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy …

UW Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases Charter

UW Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases Charter
243.88KB (.pdf)
… responses. • Guides the University’s preparation and response activities related to communicable diseases. • … health, including o Epidemiology o Communicable disease response and prevention o Environmental and occupational … Diseases • Emergency preparedness, management, and response • University administrative and operational …

Clean and Disinfect Poster

Clean and Disinfect Poster
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 UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Clean and Disinfect Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …

Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster

Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster
111.97KB (.pdf)
 UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …

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