Sit-Stand Workstation Focus Sheet
This focus sheet contains Environmental Health & Safety's sit-stand workstation policy for adjustable height desks as it applies to UW employees.
Job Hazard Analysis
A job hazard analysis (JHA) is a method for identifying and evaluating hazards associated with tasks (steps) with a specific job or activity and eliminating or mitigating them prior to conducting…
How to Label Chemical Waste Containers
Follow the instructions to correctly label chemical waste containers prior to pickup by EH&S.
Job Hazard Analysis Instructions
Refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Instructions when completing a Job Hazard Analysis.
Do you have enough PPE?
During your lab’s next EH&S survey visit, you will be asked a new question from the survey checklist if PPE is adequately available for everyone. The desired response to this question is a…
Lab Safety team nominated for UW Distinguished Staff Award
EH&S celebrated the nomination of our Laboratory Safety team for a Distinguished Staff Award at a reception on February 27, 2018. They were honored to be among 16 teams and 67 individuals…
Accident/Incident Report Form
An Accident/Incident Reporting form for use when in the field to document an incident when internet access is unavailable.
Biological Toxin Checklist
Use Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biological toxins.
BUA Application Submission Dates
The BUA Application Submission Dates document lists the submission due dates for the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application.
Submit BUA applications at least four weeks prior to…
Lithium Battery Safety
This paper provides information on the safe procurement, handling, storage and disposal of lithium-ion batteries to help prevent fire, injury and loss of intellectual and other property…
Changes to Laboratory Safety & Compliance Training
Laboratory Safety and Compliance is now Laboratory Safety Compliance AND Laboratory Safety Practices!
In response to attendee suggestions, the Laboratory Safety and Compliance course has been revised…
Safety measures for lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are used supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-cigarettes, and are used in University operations and …
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards poster shows the pictograms used in the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and explains the hazards associated with each…
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping
The University of Washington maintains a no smoking or vaping policy to provide a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors at all three UW campuses.
Smoke and vape in…
UW Emergency Responders Map
A UWNetID is required to access the map.
The UW Emergency Responders Map shows fire lanes, designated response points, hydrants, and fire department connections. EH&S maintains this map…
Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishments
The Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishments apply to temporary food establishments (TFEs) permitted by the UW Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to operate…