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 …
Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs
… Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials … your work does not have the potential to result in these exposure levels, you are not required to be issued a … Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials …
EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators
… 11 EXPOSURE RESPONSE AND ACCIDENT REPORTING … Employees who have a reasonably anticipated potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including human blood or … Laboratory Safety Manual and review it, along with other response procedures, with laboratory personnel. Review the …
Chemotherapy and Other Hazardous Drugs: Safe Use Guidelines
… for Agent Administration Agent Spill Cleanup Acute Exposure Agent Waste Collection and Disposal Resources I. II. … must be taken to eliminate or reduce the potential for exposure as much as possible. Chronic effects that have been … equipment (PPE), decontamination and cleaning, spill response, waste handling and emergency procedures in case of …
Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research
… associated with ENMs are not yet clearly understood. Exposure to ENMs may occur through inhalation, dermal … producers and users of ENMs to reduce employee exposure and to manage risks appropriately in all work with … see the EH&S website for more information. Spill/Exposure Response In addition to following EH&S general spill response …
COVID-19 Guidelines Summary
… ending COVID-19 isolation and after a higher risk COVID-19 exposure. Mask indoors when around others until 10 days have … Follow the flowchart instructions if you have symptoms, exposure or test positive. Public Health Flowchart Case & … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy …
Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines
… 15 Small Leak Response … 15 Emergency Response … • Report the incident to a supervisor. • Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to … Reporting System (OARS). Download and Spill Response and Exposure Response Posters from the EH&S website and post them …
Autoclaving Biohazardous Waste Guidelines
… for up to 90 days. ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES • Post the Exposure Response Poster near the autoclave. In the event of an … http://www.ehs.washington.edu/resource/exposure-response-poster-94 https://oars.ehs.washington.edu/ …
Implementation of a Tobacco free Campus Report
… became a smoke-free university in order to minimize exposure to secondhand smoke. Currently, the UW is a … (DSAs) that are designed to minimize involuntary smoke exposure on campus and reduce smoking litter. Smoking-related … campus (27%). Of the 405 presidents who responded (51% response rate), 84% indicated that they believed that college …
Montlake Landfill Project Guide
… asbestos professional under the EPA Asbestos Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) and shall also comply with … associated with landfill debris and groundwater. Worker exposure concerns include methane, hazardous materials exposure, and physical hazards. All employees must be trained …
EH&S Annual Report FY24
… worker safety and environmental protection needs in response to water line damage impacting a medical facility. … presentations by Rebecca Stenberg, Herpes B-virus Exposure Follow-up and Case Management and Anne Terry, Malaria Case Review and Exposure Management National Academy of Sciences Workshop on …
Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
… are most effective in eliminating or reducing the risk of exposure to the hazard. PPE is the least effective method for controlling or preventing exposure to a hazard. PPE provides a barrier to protect the … time, highly protective (mostly used by emergency response personnel) Used in oxygen deficient atmospheres, …
EH&S Annual Report FY21
… our environment HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS COVID-19 response and prevention: Created and published a … EPA/WA Ecology rules, which reduced cost and decreased response time for offsite collection of pharmaceuticals at … workplace hazards. SELECT PRESENTATIONS A University’s Response to a Cesium Release Phil Campbell, and Katia Harb, …
Guidance for Building Water Flushing and Sampling During Low Flow or Low Occupancy
… disinfectant creates a hazard to users through chemical exposure. A risk assessment must be performed prior to … to hot water system and is commonly used as a rapid response. It may be less effective than chemical disinfection … Periods of Low or No Use • NIOSH: Preventing Occupational Exposure to Legionella • CDC: Water Management Program • CDC: …
EH&S Annual Report FY20
… our environment HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS COVID-19 response and prevention: Created a COVID-19 response and prevention unit to conduct case investigations … products and safe work practices to prevent occupational exposure to lead; published the Lead Safety Manual and …
COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations
… FOR SICK PERSONNEL, SYMPTOM MONITORING, REPORTING AND RESPONSE: The following requirements are subject to change, … is required to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread and exposure indoors when more than one person is present. … FOR SICK PERSONNEL, SYMPTOM MONITORING, REPORTING AND RESPONSE: Medical Screening and Clearance: Communication and …
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments
… or materials with high rate of injury or health risk • Exposure to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, or radioactive … procedures. Review emergency evacuation and emergency response procedures. Document this training. 3) Supervision … as ear plugs can be provided to youth to minimize noise exposure. 6) Hazardous Materials Youth may not be exposed to …
EH&S Annual Report FY22
… our environment. HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS COVID-19 response and prevention: Supported the University’s COVID-19 response and prevention activities including creating … personal protective equipment, ventilation, and workplace exposure assessments. Continued to serve as the primary …
Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces
… need-to-know basis to those involved in the public health response, which may include UW residence hall staff, Student … symptoms consistent with mpox, especially if you have had exposure to someone with mpox, take the following steps to …
Liquid Nitrogen and Alarms in University Research Space
… 296-800-11040: Control and prevent chemical hazards and exposure. “Control chemical agents in a manner that they will … or protect workers from the hazard of contact with, or exposure to, chemical agents.” Seattle Fire Code: The storage … shoes or boots. Other safety factors include emergency response guidelines, first aid and proper disposal of LN2. …