New chemical integrators approved for autoclaving biohazardous waste
December 8, 2023
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) recently identified that the chemical integrator 3M Comply™ SteriGage™ used for steam sterilization of biohazardous waste is no longer manufactured or available for purchase by the 3M company or other vendors. The University of Washington (UW) received approval from Public Health – Seattle & King County to use four other chemical integrators.
The four newly approved chemical integrators are:
October 2023 IBC Meeting Minutes
September 2023 IBC Meeting Minutes
National Biosafety Month 2023: The value of written procedures
September 29, 2023
For National Biosafety Month 2023, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) encourages labs to develop written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procedures involving biohazards. Download a customizable biosafety SOP template or build your own.
August 2023 IBC Meeting Minutes
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
Why did I receive a Fume Hood Condition Notice?
During routine testing of your fume hood, our surveyor identified conditions that present a potential hazard to the lab and its occupants. These conditions are typically the result of equipment failure or worker practice.
What should I do?
July 2023 IBC Meeting Minutes
June 2023 IBC Meeting Minutes
Bloodborne pathogens worker safety requirements
July 13, 2023
Human blood and other potentially infectious materials may contain viruses referred to as bloodborne pathogens (BBP) that can make people ill if they become infected. Implementing workplace safety measures is important to protect workers who work with these materials.
