Training

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) prioritizes the well-being of the University of Washington community by offering comprehensive health and safety training courses. Designed to meet regulatory standards and uphold our commitment to safety, our courses foster a culture of preparedness across all units and departments.

While University units or departments bear the primary responsibility for ensuring their personnel receive required training, EH&S is readily available to offer support and guidance throughout the process.

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Laboratories

February 12, 2016

The UW is a major research and teaching institution, and safety in our laboratories is very important to all of us. If you work in a lab, you can protect yourself and others from exposure to hazardous materials through the use of chemical fume hoods; safe work practices and training; and appropriate laboratory attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).