The March 2023 UW Biosafety Manual is now online
An updated March 2023 version of the UW Biosafety Manual is now available online. The changes made to the manual were limited to administrative updates, including updating web hyperlinks and minor…
Laser Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could result in a fire, and air contaminants (fumes, vapors or particulates produced when the…
Why you are required to submit a Chemical Waste Collection Request
EH&S needs the information you provide in the Chemical Waste Collection Request for safety, legal, and logistical reasons.
Safety: Knowing the potential hazards associated with each…
New Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course
Updated April 10, 2023
EH&S is offering a Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course which is required for University electricians, welders, and other personnel who are assigned to…
2023 Hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen organic strawberries
June 9, 2023 - This recall has been expanded to include select Wawona Frozen Foods Organic Daybreak Blend frozen fruit blend packages that were distributed in Washington state Costco stores…
Hazard Communication for Office Products
A variety of office products may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects under normal conditions of use. …
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees…
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping on the UW Seattle Campus
The map shows designated areas for smoking and vaping on the Seattle campus.
The locations associated with each number are listed below the map.
Visit the Designated Areas…
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping on the UW Bothell campus
The designated areas for smoking and vaping on the UW Bothell campus:
Smoking tent in Physical Plant parking lot
Smoking tent south side of UW1
Smoking tent west side Campus Way NE…
Human Subjects Radiation Approval Committee (HSRAC) Application
Instructions:
1) Click on the link below to download the application.
2) Save the application in a file folder on your computer.
3) From the folder, open the file with Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
Chemical SOPs
If you operate a chemical laboratory as defined in Washington Administrative Code 296-828, Using Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, you must have standard operating procedures (SOPs) that…
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Compressed Gases Labeling Systems
Compressed Gases Labeling Systems compares two systems for labeling compressed gases: Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) system.