Biohazardous Spills

Biohazardous Spills
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This document describes how to clean up spills of biohazardous agents including recombinant DNA. If you need help with a biohazardous spill, contact EH&S Research and Occupational Safety at 206....

How to Make a Biohazardous Spill Kit

How to Make a Biohazardous Spill Kit
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Learn how to assesmble a biohazardous spill kit. This document outlines the components needed for a spill kit to clean up spills of biohazardous agents including recombinant DNA.  

Spill Planning and Prevention Design Guide

Spill Planning and Prevention Design Guide
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Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet

Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet
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Mercury lamp spill cleanup focus sheet

Mercury lamp spill cleanup focus sheet
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Ordering a Spill Kit

Ordering a Spill Kit
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PCB Caulking Work Plan

PCB Caulking Work Plan
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Wastewater Discharge Authorization# 712-04 Harborview Medical Center

Wastewater Discharge Authorization# 712-04 Harborview Medical Center
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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)...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Chemical Spills in Laboratories

Be prepared with proper training, cleanup supplies and personal protective equipment to manage spills easily and safely. If you work with chemicals, you will probably have a chemical spill at some...

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...

Spill Response Poster

Spill Response Poster
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Use the Spill Response Poster as a guide to clean up radiological, chemical and biohazardous spills. Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster.