This information must be reviewed at least annually and is necessary to fulfill WAC 295, which requires a written program be developed and implemented by the employer that establishes procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment, and work practices to protect employees from health hazards of the chemicals used in the laboratory.įor labs that are shared by more than one group, each group must complete the laboratory specific information. A list of current all lab members is also required. The lab specific information is incorporated into several sections of the LSM: chemical inventories, SOPs (Section 6 and Appendix D), training (Section 7) and laboratory-specific information listed at the front of the manual, including the lab floor plan,the name of the principle investigator, chemical hygiene officer, the room numbers and descriptions, and emergency information. The Chemical Hygiene Plan includes lab specific information in addition to the UW Lab Safety Manual (LSM) provided by EH&S. Has the lab-specific information been added to the Lab Safety Manual? For ease of electronic use, the LSM may be bookmarked in its entirety as a PDF. They must have access to the files while working in laboratory spaces via a computer kept in the space. The LSM is your reference for laboratory safe practices and policies affecting laboratory operations.ĭownload an electronic or order a hard copy of the LSM. If the CHP is all electronic, personnel must know where the files are located and how to access them. The LSM is intended to assist users in the recognition, evaluation and control of chemical and physical hazards associated with laboratory operations. The UW Lab Safety Manual (LSM) is designed to be the cornerstone of each lab safety program the material included aids faculty, staff and students in maintaining a safe environment in which to teach, learn and conduct research. (additional information for inspection team members and report recipients)ĭo the lab staff have access to the current version of the UW Lab Safety Manual? Hazardous Energy Control - Lockout/Tagout.Asbestos and Other Regulated Building Materials.UW Research & Training Building Remediation.Use of Radiation in Human Subjects Research.Radiation Detection Instrument Calibration.Fire Code Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Compliance.Building Emergency Procedures and Resources.
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping.
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