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. 

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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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 (...

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)...

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...

Lockout/Tagout Program Manual

Lockout/Tagout Program Manual
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Department Lockout/Tagout Program Template

Department Lockout/Tagout Program Template
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Supervisor and Employee Lockout/Tagout Annual Evaluation Form

Supervisor and Employee Lockout/Tagout Annual Evaluation Form
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Lock Removal Form

Lock Removal Form
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Lockout/Tagout Annual Inspection and Training Assessment Checklist

Lockout/Tagout Annual Inspection and Training Assessment Checklist
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Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Procedure Form

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Procedure Form
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Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Field Procedure Form

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Field Procedure Form
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Fire & Life Safety Survey Explanations

Administration Housekeeping Storage & Seismic Safety Electrical Exiting Doors, Walls... Hazardous Materials Compressed Gases Fire Extinguishers Emergency Wash Equipment.. Fire Protection/...

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...

Hot Work

  Hot work operations can be dangerous, especially in areas where flammable or combustible materials are present. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments...

Basic Electrical Safety

  We rely on electricity, but sometimes underestimate its capability of causing injury. Even household current (120 volts) can stop your heart. UW personnel need to be aware of the hazards...

Asbestos and Other Regulated Building Materials

Building materials can contain a number of hazardous components that, if disturbed, can pose a health risk to workers and occupants. Regulated building materials pose no health risk when left alone...