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Working with Non-Human Primates

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… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … get to handwashing facilities. Injuries:  See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster.  Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …

Working with Birds and Poultry

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… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … in bird facilities - Necessary precautions to prevent exposure to Q fever, Tuberculosis, or other zoonoses - … PPE after use. Injuries:  See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster.  Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …

Working with Dogs

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Mold in Cold Rooms Focus Sheet

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… may experience adverse health effects from mold exposure. Mold- impacted cold rooms can also be expensive to … hazardous materials, follow the instructions on the Spill Response Poster. Contact EH&S for assistance.  Keep door … Controls will be taken to protect employees from potential exposure to microbial and fungal contamination during removal …

Working with Pigs

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… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: • See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. • Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …

Working with Mice and Rats

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… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … injections or handling the animals.  See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster.  Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …

Working with Rabbits

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Working with Ferrets

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Working with Amphibians and Reptiles

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Working with Fish

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General Autoclave Safety

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… date of confirmation. ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES  Post the Exposure Response Poster near the autoclave. In the event of an … https://www.ehs.washington.edu/resource/exposure-response-poster-94 https://oars.ehs.washington.edu/ …

Laboratory Animal Allergy Focus Sheet

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… they may have an allergic reaction: an exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign protein. Allergies … lead to asthma or extreme allergic response to even a tiny exposure. Some employees may eventually have to leave their … from bites. Inhalation is one of the most potent routes of exposure. Allergens can be released into the air when dander …

Mercury-Containing Lamps

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… vacuum will put mercury vapor into the air and increase exposure. The vacuum cleaner will be contaminated and will … may result in mercury vapor concentrations above regulated exposure limits. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Review the Mercury … EH&S website for information about elemental mercury spill response, such as for a broken mercury thermometer and other …

Avian Influenza Focus Sheet

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… ILLNESS LOOK LIKE? Avian influenza viruses spread through exposure to a sick animal’s body fluids (including milk), … personal protective equipment (PPE), and outbreak response. Infected animals may be wheezing, sneezing, …

Emergency Procedures Flip Chart

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… soon as possible. Report all work-related injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, fire and … loss of an eye, orfatality * Recombinant/synthetic DNA/RNA exposure or spill + Radioactive material spill, exposure, … SPILL If exposed to biohazards, follow the Exposure Response Poster. Throughly wash hands, face, and any exposed …

Laboratory Housekeeping Focus Sheet

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… https://www.ehs.washington.edu/system/files/resources/spill-response-poster.pdf https://finance.uw.edu/recmgt/depts …

Rabies Information Sheet

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… the appropriate medical care after a potential rabies exposure, infection with the virus is almost always fatal. In … and respond to a potential rabies infection. 1. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination: a. All University personnel … in an area where there is a possible risk for rabies exposure. ii. The vaccine is provided at no cost to personnel …

General Welding Safety: Respiratory Hazards

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… steel may create more harmful exposures. Short-term exposure can produce burning of eyes and skin, dizziness, nausea or fever. Long-term exposure may lead to irreversible lung damage. Use enough … | 206.543.7262 | ehsdept@uw.edu HEALTH HAZARDS AND EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIFIC MATERIALS USED IN …

Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet

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… affect University personnel who may be exposed to noise EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS Exposure to loud noise can damage the hair cells in the inner … One or both ears can be affected.  Long-term, chronic exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing loss.  …

Biological Reproductive Hazards Focus Sheet

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… | ehsdept@uw.edu BIOLOGICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS Exposure to certain biological agents during pregnancy can … health specialists can advise on safe practices to prevent exposure. Personal medical information shared with the … REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS (continued) Listeria monocytogenes Exposure during the first trimester can result in abortion, …

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