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Mercury lamp spill cleanup focus sheet

Mercury lamp spill cleanup focus sheet
182.38KB (.pdf)

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...

Ordering a Spill Kit

Ordering a Spill Kit
196.19KB (.pdf)

Biohazardous Spills

Biohazardous Spills
134.26KB (.pdf)
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
124.57KB (.pdf)
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.  

Ladder Safety Focus Sheet (updated 2/11/21)

Ladder Safety Focus Sheet (updated 2/11/21)
277.79KB (.pdf)
  The Ladder Safety Focus Sheet was created for the UW’s Fall Protection Program.  

Wastewater Discharge Authorization# 712-04 Harborview Medical Center

Wastewater Discharge Authorization# 712-04 Harborview Medical Center
1.93MB (.pdf)

PCB Caulking Work Plan

PCB Caulking Work Plan
103.28KB (.pdf)

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...

Spill Planning and Prevention Design Guide

  This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.  

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...

Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet

Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet
162.61KB (.pdf)
  Mercury spills must be addressed quickly and completely by following safe cleanup procedures. If you are trained to manage a small mercury spill on a smooth surface, such as a thermometer break on...

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...

UW LOTO Procedure

UW LOTO Procedure
615.61KB (.PDF)
  For equipment that is routinely maintained and serviced, requires a full shutdown for servicing, and has good change management practices in place, the UW LOTO Procedure form can be used.  Refer to...

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...

Department Supplemental Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Template (added June 2022)

Department Supplemental Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Template (added June 2022)
1.36MB (.docx)
  The Supplemental Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Template (Word) and addresses department-specific hazards and safety guidance for controlling hazardous energy when repairing or servicing...

UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual (updated June 2022)

UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual (updated June 2022)
5.40MB (.pdf)
  The UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual represents the University of Washington (UW) Hazardous Energy Control Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program. The purpose of this program manual is to...

Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review (added June 2022)

Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review (added June 2022)
553.77KB (.docx)
  The Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review (Word) is used to inspect the Authorized Person’s role and responsibility established in the hazardous energy control program and confirm that the...

LOTO Lock Removal Form (updated June 2022)

LOTO Lock Removal Form (updated June 2022)
550.01KB (.docx)
  The LOTO Lock Removal Form (Word) includes directions and specific information a department or unit must document when an Authorized Person (lock owner) is unable or unavailable to remove their...
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