Exposure Response Poster
… EXPOSURE RESPONSE for biological, chemical, or radiological exposures … for 15 minutes with warm water and sudsing soap. Eye exposure Use emergency station to flush eyes for 15 minutes while holding eyes open. Skin exposure • Radioactive: Survey skin and wash until the count …
Spill Response Poster
… FOR ANY LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY IF EXPOSED, FOLLOW THE EXPOSURE RESPONSE POSTER S.W.I.M. FOR ALL SPILLS S: Stop the spill. … secure the area. Close doors if possible. M: Minimize your exposure by wearing PPE and avoiding contact, inhalation or … and biohazardous spills. Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster . …
Disaster Response (PEAT)
… rescue teams. The team is equipped with Level B chemical response equipment including self-contained breathing … Disaster Response (PEAT) …
Laboratory Safety
… laboratory spaces to reduce the risk of injury and exposure, decrease the risk of property loss, lessen the … training and outreach, institutional support for incident response, building design, and collaboration with UW …
UW Field Operations Safety Manual
… 74 SECTION 6 – EMERGENCY RESPONSE … 76 A. INCIDENT RESPONSE … II for resources. • Establish a plan for assessing heat exposure and responding to heat illness. • Carry sufficient … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/environmental/outdoor-heat-exposure Environmental Health & Safety | …
Laboratory Safety Manual
… 31 2. Prevent Chemical Exposure … 116 1. Exposure Limits … 116 3. Possible Over-Exposure … 136 8. Exposure Monitoring Records … 137 SECTION 9 – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE … 144 B. RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC INCIDENTS / ACCIDENTS … 147 5. Earthquake Response … Committee on Chemical Safety, 2013. 5. Ensure emergency response situations have been addressed: Document hazards …
Lab animal allergens: Nothing to sneeze about
… years to develop. An allergic reaction is an exaggerated response by the immune system to an allergen. Symptoms can … 10 will develop asthma, which may not go away even if exposure stops. People who have existing allergies (e.g., to …
Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
… 7 Occupational exposure limits for anesthetic gases … 9 Table 2: Required and recommended exposure limits … 32 Emergency response, exposure incidents and accident reporting … with headaches, nausea, fatigue, and irritability In response to more recent studies, the ACGIH has published or …
Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices
… 2 II. FORMALDEHYDE REGULATIONS, EXPOSURE LIMITS AND AIR MONITORING … 9 VIII. ACUTE EXPOSURE … is a sensitizing agent that can cause an immune system response upon initial exposure. Subsequent exposure may cause … equipment (PPE), decontamination and cleaning, spill response, waste handling and emergency procedures in case of …
Work safely with human materials
… protection for your face; however, be sure to evaluate the exposure potential of your procedure, and if needed, add eye … while working in a BSC. Follow the site-specific exposure control plan for your laboratory. If you work with … materials (OPIM), your lab is required to have a BBP Exposure Control Plan that covers the following topics: Which …
Fire Prevention Week October 5-11
… cords are another common cause of fires. EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REPORTING In case of a fire, follow the EH&S …
Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
… (HF) in water that is corrosive. HEALTH HAZARDS OF HF EXPOSURE Skin exposure HF is corrosive and destroys tissue even as dilute … decalcify bone and interfere with nerve function. Skin exposure to highly concentrated HF (48% or greater) … Acid (HF) Focus Sheet covers the health hazards of HF exposure, safe use, storage, emergency procedures, incident …
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
… Medical applications Scuba diving PREVENT LEAD EXPOSURE The best method of preventing lead exposure is to eliminate its use by using an alternative … or covered as shown below to minimize oxidation and lead exposure potential. Storing lead materials in plastic …
Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
… oxide Small quantities of elemental lead PREVENT LEAD EXPOSURE The best method of controlling lead exposure is to eliminate its use by using an alternative … temperatures. However, good ventilation is needed to avoid exposure to flux fumes and any potential metal fumes. Work …
Do not block campus fire lanes
… UW Emergency Responders Map shows fire lanes, designated response points, hydrants, and fire department connections. … and other temporary closures which may affect emergency response. Campus fire lanes are not always marked; some fire …
New tools on the Lab Safety Dashboard
On July 8, 2019, EH&S launched a new version of the Lab Safety Dashboard, a tool vital to our campus’ safety management in research and teaching laboratories. The dashboard has portals for…
Resources for laboratory equipment maintenance
… lab equipment can include: Physical injury Burns Exposure to released or volatilized chemical or biological …
Updated Radiation Safety Manual now available
… Simplified emergency procedures to include EH&S Response Posters , which are posted in all use areas. These response posters summarize the actions needed for all …
Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
… Lead is a soft bluish-gray metal. The primary source of exposure to lead for divers who use self-contained underwater … a solid piece of lead, lead beads or shot. Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important … lead are well documented in both children and adults. Over-exposure to lead fumes or dust can cause adverse health …
Fire Extinguisher Use
… training to operate it, awareness of potential personal exposure to extinguishing materials, precautions to take when … enough to put out the fire, or it may reignite. PERSONAL EXPOSURE Most modern multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers … evaluated. Whenever you have questions regarding an exposure you can contact the Employee Health Center at no …