Fire & Life Safety

This report is intended to provide guidance on identifying and evaluating potential risks related to storage of liquid nitrogen in laboratory space, and how to best mitigate those risks at the University of Washington. This paper provides an analysis of the available literature on the subject, example calculations of risk, and suggestions of best practices to detect an unsafe environment from liquid nitrogen and other cryogenic material spills and releases in rooms and spaces.

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This paper provides information on the safe procurement, handling, storage and disposal of lithium-ion batteries to help prevent fire, injury and loss of intellectual and other property.

Log of most recent changes to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual

Individuals with disabilities are invited to complete an Evacuation Plan (Word) and provide it to the University building evacuation director or building coordinator.