Workplace Ergonomics Online Course Instructions
The Workplace Ergonomics course is hosted on a training vendor’s website. Personnel who wish to access the training will need to follow the instructions to create an…
Safety Equipment Status Report
This report shows the most recent survey status of UW laboratories' safety facilities and equipment (eye washes, fire extinguishers, emergency showers and autoclaves). Its data is ordered by…
Evacuation Topics for Individuals with Disabilities
Faculty, staff, students and visitors who may have difficulty exiting during a building evacuation are encouraged to consider these options in advance of spending time at a University location to…
Chemical Waste Management Practices
University personnel who generate hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations, are required to follow chemical waste management practices when…
Biosafety Cabinet Purchase-Move Request
When purchasing or relocating a biosafety cabinet, review the Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet and complete the form below.
VIsit the Biological Safety…
Health and Safety Committees
The University’s health and safety committees help foster a strong culture of safety with a goal of preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. The University’s health and safety committee program…
General Welding Safety: Respiratory Hazards
Hot works operations, including welding, pose a number of respiratory health hazards. Refer to the General Welding Safety: Respiratory Hazards focus sheet for a list of hazards and safety…
Hot Work
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments respond to more than 4,000 structure fires per year involving…
Legionella Focus Sheet
Legionella bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia (lung infection) called Legionnaires’ disease.
Mold, Mildew, and Water Damage Focus Sheet
This focus sheet describes what to do if you find mold, mildew or water damage in a University facility.
Indoor Air Quality
UW employees, students and visitors should have a clean, healthy environment in which to work, study and perform various activities. If the air quality is poor it can affect a person’s comfort,…
Research MRI Medical Safety Screening Form
All persons MUST complete and submit the Research Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Medical Safety Screening Form prior to entry into MR suite or as directed.
MRI Medical Screening
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) medical safety screening assures the safety of all UW employees who may be exposed to the magnetic resonance magnet.
The magnetic resonance (MR) system uses a…
Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual
The Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual applies to all University organizational units at all work locations including the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses; UW Medicine medical…
Hearing Loss Prevention Program
The UW Hearing Loss Prevention Program ensures the safety of University personnel through controlling exposure to noise levels that could result in occupational hearing loss.
University personnel are…
Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide
The Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which laboratory workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against these hazards during work operations.…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work…