Serum Banking Policy
This document outlines the serum banking policy at UW for research and support staff.
Chemical Treatment Log
By law, Environmental Health & Safety is required to report all hazardous waste treatment at the University. If treating waste, you are required to:
- Have an approved procedure;
- Document training; and
- Keep an updated Chemical Treatment Log.
Visit the Chemical Treatment and Recycling page for more information.
Laboratory-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan Template
Laboratories can use this template to document the Laboratory Safety Manual as the lab's Chemical Hygiene Plan, which spaces it covers and what is included.
UW Safety-Related Incidents
UW Safety-Related Incidents lists examples of safety-related incidents that have occurred at the University of Washington.
Disaster Response (PEAT)
The Pre-Entry Assessment Team (PEAT) is the University's first responder disaster team that consists of members of EH&S and UW Tacoma Safety and Security.
Acrylamide Use SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Acrylamide
Benzene Use SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Benzene
Biological Toxin SOP
If you work with biological toxins, you need to have a toxin-specific SOP in place for each toxin used.
Diphtheria Toxin SOP
If you work with diphtheria toxin, you need to have a specific SOP.
Use this Diphtheria Toxin SOP template (Word) to create your SOP. Then provide training to any personnel handling diphtheria toxin and use the training template to document. Also review our Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices and incorporate this information into your lab's SOP.