Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
… Acid (HF) Focus Sheet covers the health hazards of HF exposure, safe use, storage, emergency procedures, incident … (HF) in water that is corrosive. HEALTH HAZARDS OF HF EXPOSURE Skin exposure HF is corrosive and destroys tissue even as dilute …
Lead in Building Materials Focus Sheet
… Focus Sheet UW personnel need to be aware of the hazards exposure to lead poses and the ways to either control those … materials are disturbed should take precautions to avoid exposure to lead. LEAD HAZARDS Lead is a malleable, … smoking) via contaminated hands, clothing, and surfaces. Exposure to lead, especially at elevated levels for extended …
Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material
… emergency department personnel to minimize their radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) while caring … is important for ED personnel to minimize their radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) while caring … the patients must follow to keep the radiation exposure to other individuals as low as reasonably achievable …
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
… how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure. Category Chemical Safety Research & Lab Safety … Medical applications Scuba diving PREVENT LEAD EXPOSURE The best method of preventing lead exposure is to eliminate its use by using an alternative …
Asbestos
… be informed of the hazards and take precautions to prevent exposure. Complete training All paid University personnel are … or penetrating walls, ceiling or flooring to prevent exposure to asbestos. Use a mat to protect floor tiles . … materials within their respective organizations. View Exposure prevention requirements University personnel …
Biotoxin Safety
… including registration with EH&S and the CDC. Emergency 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, …
Passive Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters
… Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters guide to control exposure to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs). Category … 5-10 seconds in order to flush the chamber and minimize exposure to waste anesthetic gas. 7. Open the induction box … Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters guide to control exposure to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs). … Passive …
Work safely with human materials
… protection for your face; however, be sure to evaluate the exposure potential of your procedure, and if needed, add eye … while working in a BSC. Follow the site-specific exposure control plan for your laboratory. If you work with … materials (OPIM), your lab is required to have a BBP Exposure Control Plan that covers the following topics: Which …
Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs
… Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials … 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 …
Lead Work Plan Template
… Use the Lead Work Plan Template (Word) when lead exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 10 micrograms … Lead Work Plan A Lead Work Plan is required when lead exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 10 µg/m3TWA8e … (do not use compressed air) |_| Rotate workers to reduce exposure time |_| Wet mist debris before collection |_| …
Bats and Rabies Focus Sheet
… Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington. … information is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington. WHAT IS … Focus Sheet is intended to help you reduce your risk of exposure to rabies at the University of Washington. … Bats …
Asbestos in UW Buildings
… Asbestos in UW Buildings focus sheet can help you avoid exposure to asbestos. Category Workplace Safety Contact … materials. The information below can help you avoid exposure to asbestos. WHICH MATERIALS MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS? … Asbestos in UW Buildings focus sheet can help you avoid exposure to asbestos. … Asbestos in UW Buildings …
Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
… Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important … Lead is a soft bluish-gray metal. The primary source of exposure to lead for divers who use self-contained underwater … a solid piece of lead, lead beads or shot. Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important …
Managing Laboratory Chemicals Online
… waste disposal, and chemical spill prevention and response in laboratories. This includes the unique hazards and specific emergency response procedures for working with hydrofluoric acid. The … waste disposal, and chemical spill prevention and response in laboratories. This includes the unique hazards …
Clinical Trials
… four to six weeks but varies depending on complexity and response time. Research participants cannot be enrolled until … or additional information needed for review. Emergency 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, …
Laboratory Safety Manual
… 8 Record Keeping Section 9 Emergency Preparedness and Response Section 10 Labs: Move In/Move Out Appendix A WAC … 31 2. Prevent Chemical Exposure … 116 1. Exposure Limits … 116 3. Possible Over-Exposure … 137 SECTION 9 – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE … 144 B. RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC INCIDENTS / ACCIDENTS …
Respiratory Protection
… used properly, they can prevent injury and illnesses from exposure to airborne substances that may be inhaled. … ), or respirators may be required due to the potential for exposure to respiratory hazards. The process for identifying … chemicals do not exceed established WISHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL); No airborne biological hazard is …
Personnel Monitoring
… of their job duties. Employees whose job duties result in exposure to radiation may be assigned dosimeters to monitor their exposure. Depending on the source and amount of exposure, this may include whole body badges, rings or both. …
Hazard Communication for Office Products
… may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects … products are used intermittently and in small quantities, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects … may emit ammonia, all of which can be harmful if high exposure occurs. Prolonged exposure to toner powder or vapors …
Do not block campus fire lanes
… UW Emergency Responders Map shows fire lanes, designated response points, hydrants, and fire department connections. … and other temporary closures which may affect emergency response. Campus fire lanes are not always marked; some fire … UW Emergency Responders Map shows fire lanes, designated response points, hydrants, and fire department connections. …