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 …
National Biosafety Month 2017: Sharps Safety and Exposure Response
… year, EH&S is focusing on sharps safety in research and exposure response. Sharps Safety in Research EH&S would like to raise … are detailed in the Sharps Safety in Research PDF. Exposure Response – Know how to respond if an exposure, … National Biosafety Month 2017: Sharps Safety and Exposure Response …
Response and reporting requirements for incidents involving biohazardous materials
… In the event of a spill or exposure to biohazardous materials, established response procedures and reporting requirements apply to all … and share this information with laboratory personnel. Exposure response for incidents involving biohazardous … Response and reporting requirements for incidents involving …
Site-Specific Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Plan template
… [INSERT WORK UNIT NAME] Bloodborne Pathogens Site-Specific Exposure Control Plan This is a supplement to the UW Core Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan (ECP). OVERVIEW This site-specific … and any waste packaging procedures. Reference the Spill Response Poster. What is the procedure for packaging, …
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 . …
UW Core Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Exposure Control Plan
… | BIOSAFETY MANUAL APPENDIX A – BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN March 2023ￜ Page 81 of 110 APPENDIX A – BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN Contents A. INTRODUCTION … 91 2. Immediate Response … decontamination procedures, and first aid and medical response in case of exposure. The Site-Specific BBP ECP must …
Revised template for Bloodborne Pathogens Site-Specific Exposure Control Plan
… EH&S updated the Site-Specific Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Plan template in congruence with Washington … and other groups with staff that could have potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially … supervisors are required to develop a Site-Specific BBP Exposure Control Plan as a supplement to the UW Core BBP …
Disaster Response (PEAT)
… rescue teams. The team is equipped with Level B chemical response equipment including self-contained breathing … Disaster Response (PEAT) …
Sharps Safety
… Train all personnel working with sharps. Prepare for exposure and spill response. …
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 …
October is Biosafety Month: Schedule a spa day for your lab
… to unhealthy air quality conditions and potential for exposure. Accidents : A cluttered lab environment can … harder to find important items in a timely manner, such as exposure response information, spill kits, centrifuge cups, or tools …
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 …
National Biosafety Month 2018: Promoting a culture of safety
… opportunity to help prevent future accidents.Ensure the Exposure Response Poster is posted in all lab areas, and review the …
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 …
Bloodborne pathogens worker safety requirements
… departments meet state requirements and reduce the risk of exposure. Units are required to ensure the following three … . 1. IMPLEMENT A SITE-SPECIFIC BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN: EH&S provides a template . Review the UW Core Exposure Control Plan and Site-Specific Exposure Control Plan …
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 …
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 …