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Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices

Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices
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Review and implement these guidelines in your laboratory if you work with biotoxins. Use the Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biotoxins....

Safe Handling of Cryogenic Substances

Safe Handling of Cryogenic Substances
58.12KB (.pdf)
  A superconducting magnet uses two types of cryogens (liquid helium and liquid nitrogen). Cryogenic liquids can be handled easily and safely, provided certain precautions are followed as outlined in...

Asbestos - Installing Equipment/Furnishings

Asbestos - Installing Equipment/Furnishings
290.97KB (.pdf)

Mobile Food Trucks Focus Sheet

Mobile Food Trucks Focus Sheet
140.74KB (.pdf)

Asbestos: An Overview

Asbestos: An Overview
121.57KB (.pdf)

Asbestos in Buildings

Asbestos in Buildings
133.50KB (.pdf)

Preventing Asbestos Exposure and Protecting Floor Tiles

Preventing Asbestos Exposure and Protecting Floor Tiles
104.14KB (.pdf)

Asbestos Restricted Areas List

Asbestos Restricted Areas List
114.38KB (.pdf)

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) Management

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) Management
174.79KB (.pdf)

Confined Space Entry Program

Confined Space Entry Program
138.20KB (.docx)

UW Campus-Wide Bloodborne Pathogens Process

UW Campus-Wide Bloodborne Pathogens Process
12.05KB (.pdf)

Health Care Resources

Health Care Resources
165.54KB (.pdf)

HSIP Requirements Checklist

HSIP Requirements Checklist
220.92KB (.pdf)
If you are entering a health sciences program prior to June 1, 2018 (summer quarter), contact HSIP staff for further instructions. If you are starting your program on or after June 1, 2018: Follow...

Hot Work Hazards Focus Sheet

Hot Work Hazards Focus Sheet
72.10KB (.pdf)

General Welding Safety-Respiratory Health Hazards

General Welding Safety-Respiratory Health Hazards
67.34KB (.pdf)

Legionella Bacteria Focus Sheet

Legionella Bacteria Focus Sheet
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Mold, Mildew, and Water Damage Focus Sheet

Mold, Mildew, and Water Damage Focus Sheet
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Access to Shops

Access to Shops
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3D Printers Focus Sheet

3D Printers Focus Sheet
80.55KB (.pdf)

Laser Cutters Focus Sheet

Laser Cutters Focus Sheet
143.66KB (.pdf)
  This focus sheet is for intended for UW faculty, staff and students to avoid health hazards while using laser cutters in shops.  
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