Lead
… hands, clothing, and surfaces. Health effects of lead Exposure to lead, especially at elevated levels for extended … and presence are managed to ensure the lowest potential exposure. Safety precautions for the specific types of lead … any work-related event that results in an injury, illness, exposure to hazardous materials, or fire, regardless of the …
Asbestos Awareness Refresher
… learners’ knowledge of what asbestos is, health effects of exposure to asbestos, how it may be encountered by UW personnel, work practices and procedures to prevent exposure, asbestos management at UW, and regulations and … learners’ knowledge of what asbestos is, health effects of exposure to asbestos, how it may be encountered by UW …
Should you pull the fire alarm after a chemical spill?
… Chemical Spills in Laboratories page and the updated Spill Response poster for more information about preparing for and … Chemical Spills in Laboratories page and the updated Spill Response poster for more information about preparing for and …
Lead Awareness Online
… Description This course teaches about the hazards of lead exposure if lead-containing materials are disturbed. It … identify the characteristics of lead and sources of lead exposure, recognize potential health effects, understand … Description This course teaches about the hazards of lead exposure if lead-containing materials are disturbed. It …
Changes to Laboratory Safety & Compliance Training
… Safety Compliance AND Laboratory Safety Practices ! In response to attendee suggestions, the Laboratory Safety and … Safety Compliance AND Laboratory Safety Practices ! In response to attendee suggestions, the Laboratory Safety and …
Eyewashes and Safety Showers Training Online
… in the event of chemical or highly irritating material exposure. Note: The wash procedure for Hydrofluoric Acid exposure is different. Refer to our Hydrofluoric Acid Safety … in the event of chemical or highly irritating material exposure. Note: The wash procedure for Hydrofluoric Acid …
Do you have enough PPE?
… if PPE is adequately available for everyone. The desired response to this question is a confident “Yes!” Labs can … if PPE is adequately available for everyone. The desired response to this question is a confident “Yes!” Labs can …
Fall Protection
… safe work practices or procedures that prevent exposure to a fall by signaling or warning an employee to … following notifications from manufacturers. Emergency response and incident reporting Emergency rescue plan An … work practices or procedures that are designed to prevent exposure by signaling or warning an employee to avoid …
Outdoor Heat Safety Training Online
… action level temperatures are listed on the Outdoor Heat Exposure webpage. Regulations and resources UW Outdoor Heat Exposure WAC 296-62-095 Troubleshooting access issues If you … action level temperatures are listed on the Outdoor Heat Exposure webpage. Regulations and resources UW Outdoor Heat …
Business continuity and recovery planning resources for labs and research spaces
… planning. As a supplement to these resources and in response to requests for assistance at the lab level, EH&S … planning. As a supplement to these resources and in response to requests for assistance at the lab level, EH&S …
Radiological Contamination Surveys
… and waste facilities, to detect contamination and control exposure to radioactive material. What you need to know about … Code WAC 246-240-119 Surveys of ambient radiation exposure rate … State and federal regulations require surveys … and waste facilities, to detect contamination and control exposure to radioactive material. … Radiological …
Report a Concern
… or visitor. To report a workplace injury, illness, exposure, fire, property damage, or near-miss event, please … not address the issue directly and we cannot guarantee a response to every reported incident. The University of …
Plan for emergency evacuations in a hybrid work environment
… coverage during business hours, which can lead to slower response times during an emergency. Evacuation wardens are … coverage during business hours, which can lead to slower response times during an emergency. Evacuation wardens are …
Job Hazard Analysis
… Vibration Injury Electricity Shock, electrocution Exposure to airborne dusts, fumes, mists, vapors Adverse … Burns, irritation, other health effects Exposure to biological agent, bloodborne pathogen Adverse … entry) Use tool lanyards at heights Spill kits Emergency response team Exposure control plan Administrative Controls …
Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom)
… hazards, and the safe work practices that can minimize exposure. Supervisors (including PIs) are required to train … and safeguards required to protect individuals from exposure to those hazards; Ensure individual health and … work with areas to make corrective actions and maintain exposure records. Contractors, vendors and visitors Provide …
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
… Explanations The following are questions and answers in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood. Frequently … passersby from potential hazards, protects the lab from exposure in the event of a fume hood shut down and in the … hood opening. … The following are questions and answers in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood. Frequently …
Updated Bloodborne Pathogens Training Course
… setting with a reasonably anticipated potential for exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious … setting with a reasonably anticipated potential for exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious …
Heat illness prevention for outdoor workers
… be serious, but is preventable. Visit the Outdoor Heat Exposure webpage for more information. Occupational Safety & … be serious, but is preventable. Visit the Outdoor Heat Exposure webpage for more information. … Heat illness …
Mpox
… or blisters. Symptoms usually start within 2 weeks of exposure to the virus; however, symptom onset can occur up to … Health & Safety for isolation guidelines to limit spread. Exposure due to University workplace or instructional … and students have questions or concerns about potential exposure to mpox in a University setting or due to University …
New focus sheet explains SDSs vs. SOPs
… of the lab personnel (specific to the lab) to prevent an exposure or accident. Please refer to Sections 2 and 6 of the … of the lab personnel (specific to the lab) to prevent an exposure or accident. Please refer to Sections 2 and 6 of the …