Wastewater Discharge Authorization# 712-04 Harborview Medical Center

Wastewater Discharge Authorization# 712-04 Harborview Medical Center
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Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs Focus Sheet

Using Alternative Fall Protection on Roofs Focus Sheet
168.69KB (.pdf)

PCB Caulking Work Plan

PCB Caulking Work Plan
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Planning for high risk activities

EH&S has new and updated tools for UW units to help protect staff engaging in high risk activities: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedure Confined Space Evaluation Fall Protection Work Plan Job Hazard...

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work environment. However, eliminating...

New Fall Protection Program Manual and webpage

Personal fall protection systemwww.lni.wa.gov Whether you are accessing lighting for a theatre production or on a roof to make repairs or just walking across campus you must be protected from fall...

Literature Review of Remediation Methods for PCBs in Buildings

Literature Review of Remediation Methods for PCBs in Buildings
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The work reported in this document was funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Contract No. EP-C-10-043 to Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. 

Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces
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  In some cases, permit-required confined spaces can be reclassified as non-permit spaces. Download the guidance document below and follow the instructions to temporarily reclassify a permit required...

Gravitec fall protection lifelines safety alert

Gravitec Systems Inc. issued a product safety alert for MSA WORKMAN® MINI & V-EDGE™ WEB 8ft/2.4m PFLs equipment. The alert requests users of this equipment to perform an enhanced pre-use...

Fall Protection Work Plan

Fall Protection Work Plan
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  The UW requires a Fall Protection Work Plan when working at heights greater than 10 feet. It must be posted at the worksite for the duration of work activities.   

Equipment Safety

Guards Guards are installed on machines in order to provide protection for the user from moving parts that may present a danger. It is best to cover as much of the moving part in a machine as...

Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities

Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
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  This guide contains instructions for a list of specific shop-related wastes as well as general guidance for spills and disposal. This guide was written for shops operated by UW Facilities. Other...

Confined Space Evaluation Form

Confined Space Evaluation Form
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  If you suspect a space meets the definition of a permit-required confined space, but you do not have a permit to enter, do not enter the space. Complete the Confined Space Evaluation form (below)...

Confined Space Entry Program

Confined spaces may contain hazards that can injure workers or quickly lead to death. Untrained and ill-equipped rescuers can easily become victims themselves. UW departments, supported by EH&S,...

Animal Use Medical Screening (AUMS)

  The animal use health screening program evaluates and addresses potential health risks related to working with research animals. It is offered to all University faculty, staff, and students who...

2018 Biohazardous Waste Plan Now Available

The 2018 update to the University’s Biohazardous Waste Management Plan is now posted online. Summary of changes: Clarification on treatment procedures for extracted human teeth. Extracted teeth (...