Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization
… Radiofrequency (RF) Safety Exposure Categorization │ www.ehs.washington.edu │ April 2024 │ Page 1 of 2 RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) SAFETY EXPOSURE CATEGORIZATION Exposure conditions Control measures Signage • Operational of … Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization describes control measures and …
Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy
… | 206.543.0463 | radsaft@uw.edu Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy Ionizing radiation is produced by … limits for dose to the embryo/fetus. Risk from Prenatal Exposure The risk from radiation exposure to a fetus is dependent upon the amount of radiation …
Prevent Asbestos Exposure and Protect Floor Tiles
… | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu PREVENT ASBESTOS EXPOSURE AND PROTECT FLOOR TILES Some University buildings … and departments should follow these guidelines to prevent exposure to asbestos-containing material. PREVENT ASBESTOS EXPOSURE Prevent potential asbestos exposure to yourself and …
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 …
Hazard Communication for Office Products
… products are used intermittently and in small quantities, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects … may emit ammonia, all of which can be harmful if high exposure occurs. Prolonged exposure to toner powder or vapors from heated toner may … may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects …
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 …
Lead in Building Materials Focus Sheet
… materials are disturbed should take precautions to avoid exposure to lead. LEAD HAZARDS Lead is a malleable, … smoking) via contaminated hands, clothing, and surfaces. Exposure to lead, especially at elevated levels for extended … To protect workers and building occupants from lead exposure, procedures must be in place to monitor the …
Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material
… is important for ED personnel to minimize their radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) while caring … the patients must follow to keep the radiation exposure to other individuals as low as reasonably achievable … be released from a medical facility unless the radiation exposure from the patient is below a level that is not a …
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 …
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. …
Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices
… must be in place to ensure staff is protected from exposure. The routes of exposure include inhalation, eye, nose and mucous membrane … - Authorized Personnel Only.” 9. Post the EH&S Exposure Response Poster and EH&S Spill Response Poster in the …
Building Emergency Procedures: Hazardous Material Spill or Release
… not clean it up. Follow the instructions on the Spill Response Poster for biological, chemical and radiological … releases (on page 2). Follow the instructions on the Exposure Response Poster if an exposure to hazardous materials has occurred (on page 3). · …
Work Safely with Sharps Focus Sheet
… safety precautions are necessary to prevent injury and exposure. The EH&S Sharps Safety webpage has more information about sharps safety in research. EXPOSURE RESPONSE Be prepared for a sharps injury or exposure by …
Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
… first aid/medical care measures. 2. Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to hazardous … amputation, or fatality; recombinant/synthetic DNA/RNA exposure or spill; or radioactive material spill or exposure. …