Staff & Contacts List
EH&S staff had an opportunity to speak with compliance inspector Chad Fisher from the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding three of the most common hazardous waste violations he's encountered at the UW. As it turns out, the majority of these violations are easily preventable and making simple corrections contributes to a safer lab environment.
The purpose of the Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines is to inform users and others who may be exposed to anesthetic gases of the potential health hazards and methods of controlling exposures.
Follow the steps in the Passive Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters guide to control exposure to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs).
The following standard operating procedures (SOPs) are for use by researchers, veterinary services and animal husbandry staff when preparing and handling animal feed or water containing antibiotics, medicines, chemicals, or other agents.
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The Animal Husbandry Procedures: Medicine/Chemicals in Animal Drinking Water or Chow is intended for use when changing animal drinking water or show and handling animal cages in case of a spill or floods.
The Researcher and Veterinary Services: Agents in Animal Drinking Water or Feed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is for preparation and handling of animal feed or water containing antibiotics, medicines, chemicals, or other agents.
UW Environmental Health & Safety's mission is to partner with the UW community to provide a healthy and safe campus and protect our environment.
The University of Washington is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and volunteers in all sites owned, operated, or controlled by the University. This commitment includes supporting a culture of health and safety across the University.
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.
Awards were given to labs, departments, and personnel in recognition of their achievements in safety culture.
The 2021 award winners for Top Dawgs in Safety:
The 2021 award winners for Pack Leaders in Safety: