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 with … cool-down and rest periods, heat stress monitoring, and response procedures if personnel show signs or symptoms of …
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 Accident Prevention Plan
… Clarified that Safe Campus is a violence prevention and response unit and not a place to report crime. Report crimes … the Public Health Flowchart, COVID-19 Illness and Exposure Guidance, and the new UW Respiratory Illness Health … and unpaid student workers. Updated the Outdoor Heat Exposure section to reflect that a permanent year-round …
Sample COVID-19 Close Contact Notification
… COVID-19. For more information, visit the COVID-19 Case Response page. Category Workplace Safety Contact … you with public health guidance for steps to take after exposure and information about testing resources available to … to stay home. · Take a COVID test 5 days out from your exposure - Preferably with a PCR test (not rapid/home test). …
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 …
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 …
Sample COVID-19 Area Notification
… positive for COVID-19. Visit the COVID-19 Case Response webpage for more information. Contact … If you are unsure or have concerns about your possible exposure, you can get tested and be even more diligent about … buildings. For more information, see the University’s case response procedures and uw.edu/coronavirus. If you have …
Biohazardous Waste Flow Charts
… follow the Main Campus and Leased Facilities flow chart. Exposure Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, property damage, or fire, …
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 …
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 …
Prevent heat-related illness
… requirements are summarized on the EH&S Outdoor Heat Exposure webpage , which include training for personnel and implementing an Outdoor Heat Exposure Prevention Plan , among other requirements. Please … the local working conditions, and an individual’s personal response to the heat. Contact the EH&S Air Quality team at …
Radiation Detection Instrument Calibration
… referred to as GM Survey meters or “Geiger “ counters) and exposure rate meters (commonly referred to as ion chambers) … available EH&S provides count rate calibration and exposure rate calibration of radiation detection instruments. … A count rate calibration is a measure of the instrument's response to a known number of counts. First, the instrument …
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 … 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 …
COVID-19 Illness and Exposure Guidance
… COVID-19 Illness and Exposure Guidance If you are experiencing respiratory illness … believe their COVID-19 illness was a result of a workplace exposure are required to submit an incident report (OARS) … need-to-know basis to those involved in the public health response. This may include UW Human Resources …
Animal Use Medical Screening (AUMS)
… 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 use …
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
… a list of designated smoking areas on UW campuses Disaster Response (PEAT) The Pre-Entry Assessment Team (PEAT) is the … provide and maintain healthy and comfortable… Outdoor Heat Exposure Prevent heat-related illness Pest Control and …
Hearing Loss Prevention Program
… the safety of University personnel through controlling exposure to noise levels that could result in occupational … 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” …
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 …
Formaldehyde Safety Online
… work practices change such that there may be a new exposure to formaldehyde in the work area. Description This … teaches about formaldehyde health hazards, regulated exposure limits, monitoring requirements, engineering … waste disposal, formaldehyde spill and emergency response. Regulations and resources WAC 296-856 …
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 … evaluation. Consult with EH&S when there is a risk of exposure or injury before beginning a chemical spill cleanup. …