Respiratory Illness Flowchart
… .washington.edu/respiratory-illness/respiratory-illness-and-exposure-guidance for a text version. RESPIRATORY ILLNESS … personnel and believe your illness was due to a workplace exposure, please submit an OARS incident report.1 2 3 2 3 … .washington.edu/respiratory-illness/respiratory-illness-and-exposure-guidance …
Lead Work Plan Template
… Lead Work Plan A Lead Work Plan is required when lead exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 10 µg/m3TWA8e … (do not use compressed air) |_| Rotate workers to reduce exposure time |_| Wet mist debris before collection |_| … exposures are below the AL for this work |_| Personal Exposure |_| Clearance Sampling |_| Area Monitoring |_| …
Laser Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
… accurate cut. Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could … blindness and serious skin burns; however, the risk of exposure to the beam is low due to a safety feature that … Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could …
Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet
… information is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington. WHAT IS … Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington. …
Installing Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures in UW Buildings
University departments and units must follow the guidance in the Installing Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures in UW Buildings Focus Sheet to avoid potential exposures to regulated…
Asbestos in UW Buildings
… materials. The information below can help you avoid exposure to asbestos. WHICH MATERIALS MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS? … Asbestos in UW Buildings focus sheet can help you avoid exposure to asbestos. …
New online course for preventing slips, trips, and falls
… prevention, safe behavior techniques, and proper response to fall injuries. While not mandatory, this course …
Lab Safety Awareness Week 2023
Help raise awareness of safe lab practices!Lab Safety Awareness Week is an event held at academic institutions nation-wide February 13-17. This event is dedicated to recognizing the successes of…
When to go to the Employee Health Center
… or health sciences student has a bloodborne pathogen exposure or other biological exposure, the Employee Health Center has a medical management … ready to address it. Our clinicians follow specific post-exposure protocols and we will provide case management …
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 …
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
… provides the following answers to common questions in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood. Frequently …
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 …
Lead
… hands, clothing, and surfaces. Health effects of lead Exposure to lead, especially at elevated levels for extended … and presence are managed to ensure the lowest potential exposure. Safety precautions for the specific types of lead …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Laboratories
… work in a lab, you can protect yourself and others from exposure to hazardous materials through the use of chemical … Appropriate PPE is required when there is a potential for exposure to hazardous materials such as hazardous chemicals … and laboratory attire help minimize the potential for skin exposure to hazardous chemicals, biological agents, and other …
Bloodborne Pathogens
… (BBP) Program is to protect University personnel from exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious … Program is detailed in the UW Core Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan in Appendix A of the UW Biosafety …
Research Occupational Health
… immunizations, providing follow-up care after an injury or exposure, and establishes and maintains employee medical …
Updated Wildfire Smoke Safety course
… course covers health risks and symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure, how to monitor air quality, and protective …
Hearing Loss Prevention Program
… the safety of University personnel through controlling exposure to noise levels that could result in occupational … representative worker) have a full-day occupational noise exposure dose of 85 A-weighted decibels (dBA) or higher …
Asbestos
… be informed of the hazards and take precautions to prevent exposure. …
2023 Hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen organic strawberries
… A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from ingestion … food or water. Illness can occur within 15 to 50 days of exposure. Symptoms of hepatitis A infection include fatigue, …