Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms
… of the flowchart appears on the COVID-19 Illness and Exposure Guidance page . Category Workplace Safety Contact … believe your positive COVID-19 test was due to a workplace exposure, please fill out an incident report (OARS). 1 REPORT A WORKPLACE EXPOSURE. POSITIVE TEST RESULT? NEGATIVE TEST RESULT? UW …
Laser Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
… Focus Sheet Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could … accurate cut. Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could … blindness and serious skin burns; however, the risk of exposure to the beam is low due to a safety feature that …
Crystalline Silica
… Work Plan Download and fill out the Crystalline Silica Exposure Control Work Plan before starting work. Download … Silica Safety Manual for guidelines and procedures for exposure control, respiratory protection, and medical … or disturb materials containing crystalline silica. Go Exposure control methods A Crystalline Silica Exposure …
COVID-19 Research Biosafety
… testing. Such personnel may be asymptomatic with no known exposure to a COVID-19 positive individual. If your lab uses … agents and require a minimum of BSL-3 for work.) 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, …
Use of Radiation in Human Subjects Research
… HSRAC team at hsrac@uw.edu with any questions. 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, …
Dosimetry
… who are required to be monitored for occupational exposure to radiation. Employees working with radiation … team issues dosimeters to individuals so the occupational exposure they receive can be monitored by the Radiation … It is important that UW personnel who are monitored for exposure return their dosimetry in a timely manner. What you …
Updated Radiation Safety Manual now available
… Simplified emergency procedures to include EH&S Response Posters , which are posted in all use areas. These response posters summarize the actions needed for all … Simplified emergency procedures to include EH&S Response Posters , which are posted in all use areas. These …
Laboratory Safety
… 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 …
Emergency Procedures
… not clean it up. Follow the instructions on the Spill Response Poster for biological, chemical and radiological … releases (on page 2). Follow the instructions on the Exposure Response Poster if an exposure to hazardous materials has occurred (on page 3). …
Many older UW buildings are made of hazardous materials
… the risk for serious health consequences following exposure. Reduce your risk of exposure by doing the following: Do not conduct any … Asbestos in Buildings Focus Sheets Preventing Asbestos Exposure and Protecting Floor Tiles Asbestos and Other …
Radiation Safety Inspection Checklist Explanations
… information please refer to the EH&S Homepage . Is the Exposure Response for biological, chemical, or radiological exposures room sign posted? The Exposure Response for biological, chemical, or radiological …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
… 2. Select PPE If PPE must be used to reduce the risk of exposure to hazards, list the PPE that will be used for each … to the hazards. Eliminate, substitute or design out exposure to hazards or hazardous operations, if possible. If … PPE Contact EH&S for advice or information Emergency response and reporting If an exposure to hazardous materials …
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 …
Updated rabies safety information for field work
… rabies vaccine before they can work with bats. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination is recommended for personnel who may … updated Rabies Information . Refer to the CDC Rabies Pre-exposure Vaccination page to determine your risk category and recommendations for receiving rabies pre-exposure vaccine doses. Discuss the rabies vaccine with your …
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
… the manufacture and use of PCBs in 1978. Occupational exposure to PCBs Occupational exposure to PCBs occurs mainly by inhaling it or absorbing it … with contaminated equipment, water, or soil. Occupational exposure might occur during the maintenance or repair of old …
New online course for preventing slips, trips, and falls
… prevention, safe behavior techniques, and proper response to fall injuries. While not mandatory, this course … prevention, safe behavior techniques, and proper response to fall injuries. While not mandatory, this course …
Prepare for new rules for methylene chloride
… and find replacements. January-May 2025: EH&S conducts exposure monitoring for locations where methylene chloride is … chloride under the new rule are required to implement an exposure control plan. (EH&S will provide a template.) After … will apply: By May 5, 2025 : EH&S will complete workplace exposure monitoring where required. Before October 30, 2025 : …
Regulated Building Materials
… Failure to follow regulations could cause possible exposure and health issues or result in clean-up costs, … vessels that are owned or operated by the University. EXPOSURE PREVENTION Custodians and maintenance staff … during work are required to take measures to prevent exposure. Complete the required training for the types of …
Sharps and Lab Glass Waste
… parts. Sharps can cause punctures, cuts, and potential exposure to waste handlers so they must be placed in sharps … of puncturing a plastic bag and can cause potential exposure to waste handlers. Use the Packaging Sharps and Lab … waste. Contact EH&S Chemical Waste for guidance. Emergency Response and Reporting UW personnel are required to submit …
Facilities Projects Support
… Support EH&S Staff Roles reference. View list Emergency response and reporting UW personnel are required to submit … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, or fire, regardless of the …