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UW Field Operations Safety Manual

UW Field Operations Safety Manual
1.40MB (.pdf)
… 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

Laboratory Safety Manual
2.78MB (.pdf)
… 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 …

UW Lead Safety Program Manual

UW Lead Safety Program Manual
1.09MB (.pdf)
… 9 EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT … 9 EXPOSURE LIMITS … 11 INITIAL EXPOSURE MONITORING … 11 PERIODIC EXPOSURE MONITORING … 32 EMERGENCY RESPONSE, EXPOSURE INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTING … cleaned. More information can be found in the Emergency Response, Exposure Incidents, and Accident Reporting section …

Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Manual

Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Manual
1.53MB (.pdf)
… 10 HEALTH EFFECTS FROM RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA EXPOSURE .................................... 11 UNIT OR … 12 EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT … 12 EXPOSURE LIMITS … 13 INITIAL EXPOSURE MONITORING … 13 PERIODIC EXPOSURE MONITORING … 13 TERMINATION OF EXPOSURE MONITORING … 14 EXPOSURE CONTROLS …

UW Biosafety Manual

UW Biosafety Manual
1.51MB (.pdf)
… 27 B. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE … 53 9. Post Spill and Exposure Response Procedures … 60 4. Exposure Time … May 2025 │ www.ehs.washington.edu │ Page 6 of 124 F. POST EXPOSURE TREATMENT … 84 SECTION 6: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE … 86 4. Immediate Response …

Radiation Safety Manual

Radiation Safety Manual
1.89MB (.pdf)
… B. RADIATION EXPOSURE RESPONSE … C. SPILL RESPONSE … SECTION 6 – PERSONNEL EXPOSURE AND MONITORING … 1. Radiation Exposure during Pregnancy … 7. Compliance with Occupational Exposure Limits … 5. Over Exposure Notifications … B. RADIATION EXPOSURE RESPONSE … C. SPILL RESPONSE …

Diving Safety Manual

Diving Safety Manual
1.64MB (.pdf)
… 100 1.2 Response Diver … system. Weights should be capable of one hand release. 2. Exposure suit or protective clothing must be appropriate for … are to be performed without swim aids. However, where exposure protection is needed, the candidate must be … mixtures. 2. Determination of MOD, oxygen partial pressure exposure, and oxygen toxicity time limits, for various nitrox …

Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Manual

Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Manual
1.09MB (.pdf)
… the role of providing safety information and monitoring exposure to operators of NIR equipment to reduce risk of … the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs®) of the ACGIH (American Conference of … the effects of low levels of electromagnetic radiation. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) has undertaken …

Confined Space Program Manual

Confined Space Program Manual
4.24MB (.pdf)
… Personal protective equipment (PPE) can be used to control exposure if hazards cannot be eliminated or controlled. This … Less than 10 ppm Other air contaminants Below occupational exposure limits Natural ventilation alone is often not … to set up rescue equipment and conduct an emergency response? • Does the space entrance have restricted access? …

Laser Safety Manual

Laser Safety Manual
929.81KB (.pdf)
… 10 2.3.5 Symptoms of Exposure … or is pulsed, or whether it is the result of a direct exposure of laser light rather than a diffuse reflection. … of the eyes is normally provided by the natural aversion response, including the blink reflex, which takes … of the eyes is normally provided by the natural aversion response, including the blink reflex, which takes …

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 …

Respiratory Protection Program Manual

Respiratory Protection Program Manual
4.15MB (.pdf)
… .........16 E. Respirator Use for Radioactive Material Exposure … is to help protect University personnel and students from exposure to respiratory hazards, ensure compliance with … contaminant. Emergency situations also include emergency response duties, such as those performed by the UW Police …

UW Boating Safety Manual

UW Boating Safety Manual
680.34KB (.pdf)
… staff, volunteers, and visitors. 2. Provide emergency response procedures. 3. Ensure responsible stewardship of the … to identify hazards and measures to mitigate the risk of exposure to the hazards. EH&S offers a template job hazard … - motorized | Page 28 of 37 • Immersion suits and exposure work suits • Life raft • Second engine/Kicker motor …

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 …

Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual

Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
797.17KB (.pdf)
… concentrations exceed regulated limits, and maintaining exposure records Contractors, visitors are responsible for: • … visiting the emergency room following a hazardous chemical exposure. Supervisors should ensure the MyChem inventory, …

Powered Industrial Trucks Safety Manual

Powered Industrial Trucks Safety Manual
827.94KB (.pdf)
… is required in the charging area in the event of an exposure to electrolyte during servicing. • Electrical power … and an emergency eyewash/shower in the event of an exposure to electrolyte during servicing Electrical power No …

UW Fall Protection Program Manual

UW Fall Protection Program Manual
3.91MB (.pdf)
… mandated safe work practices or procedures that prevent exposure to a fall by signaling or warning an employee to … protection equipment in a secure, dry environment, free of exposure to fumes or corrosive environments that can damage … immediately by calling 9-1-1 to initiate emergency response (fire department). • When calling 9-1-1 in Seattle, …

Building and Fire Safety Program Manual

Building and Fire Safety Program Manual
380.14KB (.pdf)
… Focus Sheet covers preparation to use a fire extinguisher, exposure to fire retardant chemicals, cleaning up after using … for information on residential fire safety prevention and response. SPACE HEATERS AND OTHER TEMPORARY PORTABLE HEATERS … work- related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …

UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual

UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual
6.45MB (.pdf)
… Lines, pumps, cylinders Bone fractures, cuts, concussions, exposure to released fluids Pneumatic Compressed air system Bone fractures, cuts, concussions, exposure to steam/gases/fluids under pressure Chemical Chemical dispensing Toxic chemical exposure, fire/explosion Thermal Refrigeration unit/heating …

UW Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual

UW Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual
13.99MB (.pdf)
… any work-related event that leads to an injury, illness, exposure, fire, property damage or near-miss event to their …
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