Outdoor Heat Exposure
… Outdoor Heat Exposure University units with personnel who work outdoors … Quality page . Applicability Washington state outdoor heat exposure rules apply to University units and departments … cool-down and rest periods, heat stress monitoring, and response procedures if personnel show signs or symptoms of …
Emergency Washing Equipment
… materials from the eyes and skin in the case of an exposure. Examples of emergency washing equipment are listed … result in a substantial portion of the body being impacted. Exposure response and reporting Make sure you know where the nearest …
Respiratory Illness and Exposure Guidance
… Respiratory Illness and Exposure Guidance If you are experiencing respiratory virus … their respiratory illness was a result of a workplace exposure are asked to submit an incident report (OARS) to … a need-to-know basis to those involved in the public health response. This may include UW Human Resources …
Laboratory Safety
… teaching laboratory spaces to reduce the risk of injury and exposure, decrease the risk of property loss, lessen the … training and outreach, institutional support for incident response, building design, and collaboration with UW … to protect personnel, products and the environment from exposure to biohazards and cross contamination. BSCs are …
Research Occupational Health
… immunizations, providing follow-up care after an injury or exposure, and establishes and maintains employee medical … Hearing protection Physical hazards Zoonotic diseases Exposure response The Exposure Response Poster describes the actions …
University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan
… of changes for 5/11/23: Deleted references to WA Notify - Exposure Notifications Log of changes for 12/8/22 Updated … B Procedures for Sick Individuals, Reporting, COVID-19 Case Response to clarify testing procedures for personnel and … (PPE) guide for determining PPE based on potential risk of exposure to COVID-19 Category Workplace Safety Contact …
Chemical Spills in Laboratories
… and the safety of others, depends on your assessment and response. To assess whether you and your fellow researchers … lab has calcium gluconate gel available in case of a skin exposure. Read the Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet for more … need to protect themselves from skin, eye and respiratory exposures during cleanup operations. If the risk of injury …
Formaldehyde Safety Online
… whenever work practices change such that there may be a new exposure to formaldehyde in the work area. Description This … course teaches about formaldehyde health hazards, regulated exposure limits, monitoring requirements, engineering … equipment, waste disposal, formaldehyde spill and emergency response. Regulations and resources WAC 296-856 …
Hydrofluoric Acid Safety Online
… teaches about hydrofluoric acid health hazards, regulated exposure limits, engineering controls to prevent exposures, safe use practices, personal protective … waste disposal, and hydrofluoric acid spill and emergency response. Regulations and resources Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) …
October is Biosafety Month: Schedule a spa day for your lab
… to unhealthy air quality conditions and potential for exposure. Accidents : A cluttered lab environment can contribute to accidents or exposures by obscuring hazards such as sharps. Excess items … find important items in a timely manner, such as exposure response information, spill kits, centrifuge cups, or tools …
Lab animal allergens: Nothing to sneeze about
… years to develop. An allergic reaction is an exaggerated response by the immune system to an allergen. Symptoms can … bites or needlesticks. Tasks that may generate airborne exposures to allergens include cage changing, cage dumping … 10 will develop asthma, which may not go away even if exposure stops. People who have existing allergies (e.g., to …
Hazardous Material Spills
… to respond in the event a spill occurs. Emergency spill response If you witness a hazardous material spill that … for biological, chemical and radiological releases. open EXPOSURE RESPONSE Follow the instructions on the Exposure Response Poster if an exposure has occurred. OPEN …
Biological Research Safety
… Learn how to purchase or relocate a cabinet. Read more Exposure Response The Exposure Response Poster details how to respond in the event …
Caution and Warning Signs
… associated with these devices. These magnets present exposure and physical hazards on ferromagnetic objects such … It may be necessary to install warning lights and to limit exposure time, if necessary by EH&S Radiation Safety. … by EH&S Radiation Safety Office . Spill and Exposure Response Posters Image Image Post the Spill Response Poster …
Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs
… use of exhausted enclosures, procedures to avoid personal exposure and contaminating surfaces, personal protective … Take the required and recommended safety training courses. Exposure and spill response Be prepared for a sharps injury or exposure by …
Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety
… to heat, which can lead to burns, depending on the exposure time, wavelength/frequency, and the energy … radiation should take precautions to avoid excessive exposure. Non-ionizing radiation at the UW There are many … of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Emergency response and reporting UW personnel are required to submit …
Hearing Loss Prevention Program
… the safety of University personnel through controlling exposure to noise levels that could result in occupational … a representative worker) have a full-day occupational noise exposure dose of 85 A-weighted decibels (dBA) or higher … of the audible frequencies designed to reflect the response of the human ear to noise. Decibel (dbC) “C” …
National Biosafety Month 2018: Promoting a culture of safety
… opportunity to help prevent future accidents.Ensure the Exposure Response Poster is posted in all lab areas, and review the … opportunity to help prevent future accidents.Ensure the Exposure Response Poster is posted in all lab areas, and …
Animal Use Medical Screening (AUMS)
… Personnel working in animal use environments are at risk of exposure to the bacterium that causes Tetanus, a serious … Lab animal allergies Allergies are the body’s immune response from exposure to proteins called allergens. In animal care and …
Sample COVID-19 Case Notification
… COVID-19. For more information, visit the COVID-19 Case Response page. Category Workplace Safety Contact … students in your class to alert them to their possible exposure to COVID-19. We will inform your instructor(s) not … to others. You should test again if you have a new exposure to someone who tested positive AND you are …