Work safely with UV lights
EH&S Radiation Safety has resources and guidance for University laboratories to reduce the risk of exposures and injuries when using ultraviolet (UV) lights or equipment containing UV lights.
2022 Q3 RSC Agenda 8/24/22
2022 Q2 RSC Agenda 5/24/22
Changes to the UW Radiation Protection Program requirements
The University of Washington's Radiation Safety Committee recently approved a few changes to University requirements that affect research-related RUA permit holders, including the following:
Hazardous Material Spills
A hazardous material spill is an uncontrolled release of a substance that is potentially hazardous to humans, animals and/or the environment. University personnel and students working with hazardous materials should be prepared to respond in the event a spill occurs.
Radiation Safety Committee Meeting Agenda: Q1 2022
Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials and radiation producing machines in accordance with federal and state requirements.
Mission and Vision
We partner with the UW community to provide a healthy and safe campus and protect our environment.
Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is an administrative unit that assists University units in meeting their responsibility to protect the environment and to provide a safe and healthful place for employment and learning.
EH&S employs about 100 people who are spread across the UW Seattle campus in multiple locations.
We have six sections organized around the services we provide.