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Fire & Life Safety Survey Explanations

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Disaster Response (PEAT)

The Pre-Entry Assessment Team (PEAT) is the UW's first responder disaster team that consists of members of EH&S and UW Tacoma Safety and Security.

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Capital Safety Project Request Form

Once a project has qualified for funding, Environmental Health & Safety will either grant funding or place the project on a prioritized list for future consideration. EH&S prioritizes projects based upon risk.

To request funding for a capital safety project, download and print the form below. Mail the completed form to Box 354400.

 

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Compressed Gas and Cryogen Piping

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Lab Refrigerators and Freezers

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

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Laboratory Safety Design Guide

 

Design professionals and project managers should use this guide to design safety elements into laboratory projects. 

 

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Laboratory Safety Manual

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Welcome to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM). Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete LSM and make it available to laboratory staff. Staff in UW laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and the supplemental laboratory specific information.

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SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Laboratory Safety Seminar For Incoming Graduate Students

August 1, 2017

The Annual Laboratory Safety Seminar will take place Tuesday, September 26 in Kane Hall Room 130 starting at 2:00 p.m.

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Emergency Procedures: Hazardous Material Spill or Release (Word)

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Emergency Procedures: Hazardous Material Spill or Release

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