Chemical Safety

Flammable liquids should not be stored in standard refrigerators or freezers.  Use the Lab Refrigerators and Freezers focus sheet to determine the best selection for your application. 

These materials are used in the training course Shipping Biological Substances Category B Online.

Refer to this Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment when shipping dangerous goods.

This document shows issuance of renewed Wastewater Discharge Permit No. 7923-02 to the University of Washington Environmental Health & Safety by the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

The PBC Caulking Work Plan provides University of Washington with the steps for the removal and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-containing window caulking and glazing compound during routine operations and maintenance activities.

Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.

In a laboratory setting, researchers and workers may be exposed to formaldehyde vapor emitted from formalin and paraformaldehyde solutions or from contaminated surfaces or materials. Follow the Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices to reduce risk of exposure and know how to respond in the event of a spill or other emergency..

University laboratories and users of formaldehyde complete the Formaldehyde SOP Template (Word) by filling in chemical/lab-specific information.