Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices
Review and implement these guidelines in your laboratory if you work with biotoxins.
Use the Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biotoxins.…
BSL-3 and Select Agent Medical Management Information
Use the BSL-3/ABSL-3 Medical Management site to access agent-specific information and medical management plans for BSL-3 and select agent research at UW.
COVID-19 Research Biosafety
Learn the research requirements and safe lab practices for work with SARS-CoV-2 and associated samples.
University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan
The University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan (Word) helps ensure the health and safety of personnel by reducing the potential for COVID-19 transmission at the University of…
UW Respiratory Illness Health and Safety Plan
The UW Respiratory Illness Health and Safety Plan (PDF) helps ensure the health and safety of personnel by reducing the potential for respiratory virus transmission at the…
Workplace Concussions: Identify, Respond and Prevent
Employees working at heights, researchers in laboratories, and theater arts students performing onstage or behind the scenes may be exposed to risks of head injury. Follow the guidance in the…
UW Face Covering Policy
The University's Face Covering Policy describes the face coverings requirements at the UW in accordance with federal and state workplace safety requirements, and applicable local…
Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet
Nitric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid and strong oxidizer used primarily for nitration of organic molecules and washing glassware or metal equipment. Nitric acid reacts violently with…
Reduce your risk of a nitric acid incident
Principal investigators planning to use nitric acid should follow safe use and storage practices, develop an SOP and provide documented training to all lab personnel.
The hazards…
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Laboratory Emergency Information
Laboratories can use this template to document lab-specific emergency contact information.
Radiation Waste Collection Request
Complete the form below to request a radiation waste collection.
Please contact Radiation Safety team at radsaf@uw.edu or call 206.543.0463 with questions.
The University of Washington is…
COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations
The COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations guidelines were developed to help ensure the health and safety of personnel conducting scuba diving by reducing the potential for…
Respirator Request Form
University supervisors submit a Respirator Request Form to EH&S, when respiratory hazards are first identified, when processes change that may impact respiratory hazards, and annually…
Tips for completing the Animal Use Medical Screening form
University faculty, staff, and students must complete an animal use health screening prior to work in any University animal care and use environment to evaluate and address potential health risks…
Lab Radioactive Material Contamination Surveys User Guide for EHSA
University laboratories with radioactive materials use the Lab Radioactive Material Contamination Surveys User Guide for EHSA to document and submit lab contamination surveys to maintain…
Respiratory Protection
When respirators are used properly, they can prevent injury and illnesses from exposure to airborne substances that may be inhaled.
University managers and supervisors are responsible for…