EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators
… 11 EXPOSURE RESPONSE AND ACCIDENT REPORTING … Employees who have a reasonably anticipated potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including human blood or … Laboratory Safety Manual and review it, along with other response procedures, with laboratory personnel. Review the …
Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
… first aid/medical care measures. 2. Follow the EH&S exposure response procedures if potentially exposed to hazardous … amputation, or fatality; recombinant/synthetic DNA/RNA exposure or spill; or radioactive material spill or exposure. …
2023 Hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen organic strawberries
… A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from ingestion … food or water. Illness can occur within 15 to 50 days of exposure. Symptoms of hepatitis A infection include fatigue, … A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from ingestion …
Biosafety SOP template
… spill or accident procedures here. Be sure both the Exposure Response Poster and Spill Response Poster are posted in the … How to Make a Biohazardous Spill Kit. In the event of an exposure, accident or injury, follow the instructions on the …
2021 Laboratory Safety Awards Presentations
… of Chemicals Stored • Use Sealed 2º Containers to Reduce Exposure Risk Project: Flammables Refrigerators • Reduce the … of Chemicals Stored • Use Sealed 2º Containers to Reduce Exposure Risk Project: Flammables Refrigerators • Reduce the … and Collaboration • Intradepartmental Training • Multiple Response Kits • Signage/communication Hydrofluoric Lab • …
Radiation Safety Training for Sealed Source Use Online
… at the University of Washington. This training focuses on exposure control, ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) … at the University of Washington. This training focuses on exposure control, ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) …
Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research
… associated with ENMs are not yet clearly understood. Exposure to ENMs may occur through inhalation, dermal … producers and users of ENMs to reduce employee exposure and to manage risks appropriately in all work with … see the EH&S website for more information. Spill/Exposure Response In addition to following EH&S general spill response …
Biosafety Manual
… 24 B. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE … 25 1. Oral Infection: Ingestion or Hand to Mouth Exposure … 25 3. Direct Skin, Eye or Mucosal Membrane Exposure … 51 4. Exposure Time … | BIOSAFETY MANUAL SECTION 6 – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE … 73 4. Immediate Response … 78 2. Immediate Response …
Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
… 7 Occupational exposure limits for anesthetic gases … 9 Table 2: Required and recommended exposure limits … 32 Emergency response, exposure incidents and accident reporting … with headaches, nausea, fatigue, and irritability In response to more recent studies, the ACGIH has published or …
New safety guidelines for working near wireless cellular antennas
… provide measures to safeguard workers from potential exposure associated with radiofrequency energy emitted by … provide measures to safeguard workers from potential exposure associated with radiofrequency energy emitted by …
Researcher and Veterinary Services: Agents in Animal Drinking Water or Feed SOP
… Services Procedures: Agents in Animal Water or Feed EXPOSURE EMERGENCY For eye or mucous membrane exposure to treated water or feed, follow EXPOSURE RESPONSE POSTER. Questions? Contact EH&S Research & …
UW Respiratory Illness Health and Safety Plan
… illness prevention. • Lead and coordinate University-wide response to respiratory illness outbreaks including … information can be found on the COVID-19 Illness and Exposure Guidance webpage on the EH&S website. Reporting … (OARS). EH&S may follow up with individuals to confirm an exposure occurred in the workplace. If supervisors have …
Biological Toxin Checklist
… for transfer of Select Toxins in any amount. yes no NA Exposure Response Poster is in lab; staff is aware of exposure and first aid procedures. yes no NA A current UW …
Laboratory Animal Allergy Focus Sheet
… they may have an allergic reaction: an exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign protein. Allergies … lead to asthma or extreme allergic response to even a tiny exposure. Some employees may eventually have to leave their … from bites. Inhalation is one of the most potent routes of exposure. Allergens can be released into the air when dander …
Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy
… lab/facility manager. Personnel with minimal likelihood of exposure to vaccinia virus or who work only with highly … Virus Occupational Health Requirements Potential for exposure Work activities Medical counseling Vaccination … variola virus, the causative agent of smallpox. The immune response generated against vaccinia virus protects the person …
Biohazardous Spills
… can create your own biohazard spill kit. Post the Spill Response Poster in lab rooms. If a spill results in an exposure, follow the instructions on the Exposure Response Poster. Always ask for assistance if you …
Chemotherapy and Other Hazardous Drugs: Safe Use Guidelines
… for Agent Administration Agent Spill Cleanup Acute Exposure Agent Waste Collection and Disposal Resources I. II. … must be taken to eliminate or reduce the potential for exposure as much as possible. Chronic effects that have been … equipment (PPE), decontamination and cleaning, spill response, waste handling and emergency procedures in case of …
Working with Dogs
… Medical Screening (AUMS) form every 3 years to screen for exposure to possible health hazards in the work environment. … get to handwashing facilities. Injuries: See the EH&S Exposure Response Poster. Immediately wash area thoroughly with soap …
Mold in Cold Rooms Focus Sheet
… may experience adverse health effects from mold exposure. Mold- impacted cold rooms can also be expensive to … hazardous materials, follow the instructions on the Spill Response Poster. Contact EH&S for assistance. Keep door … Controls will be taken to protect employees from potential exposure to microbial and fungal contamination during removal …
Face Covering Policy
… five days. Masks are strongly recommended after COVID-19 exposure , indoors when around others, until five days have …