Intended audience

This course is required initially for University personnel who work with or may be exposed to hydrofluoric acid in the workplace, including those who work in research, clinics, teaching laboratories, shops, and facility services.  

Description

This course teaches about hydrofluoric acid health hazards, regulated exposure limits, engineering controls to prevent exposures, safe use practices, personal protective equipment, waste disposal, and hydrofluoric acid spill and emergency response.

Regulations and resources

Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Focus Sheet

WAC 296-828

WAC 296-901

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

• To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
• To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
• For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.