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New safety guidelines for working near wireless cellular antennas

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) published new guidelines for radiofrequency safety aimed at protecting workers who perform tasks on rooftops with wireless cellular antennas. The key…

Radiation Safety Inspection Checklist Explanations

Radiation Safety staff will periodically inspect labs with a Radiation Use Authorization according to Washington State Department of Health requirements (in addition to the monthly surveys RUA…

2024 Q3 RSC Agenda 08/27/24

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RSC Q2 Agenda 5/20/25

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Radiation Safety Committee Meeting Agenda for Q2 2025

2024 Q4 RSC Agenda 11/19/24

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University of Washington Radiation Safety Committee meeting agenda for 11/19/24. Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.

EH&S move to Gateway building

Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd …

EH&S Annual Report FY24

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The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.

Directions to EHS

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View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.

EHSA Guide: Laser Inventory Review

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Principal Investigators and Permit Contacts follow this guide for reviewing and verifying their registered laser inventory and Laser Use Authorization (LUA) through the UW Environmental…

EHSA Guide: Laser Registration

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Principal Investigators and Permit Contacts follow this guide for submitting a Laser Registration for Class 3B or 4 lasers through the UW Environmental Health and Safety Assistant…

2024 Q2 RSC Agenda 05/14/24

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Agenda for Radiation Safety Committee on 5/14/24

Health Sciences BB Tower Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet

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The Health Sciences BB Tower Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…

Suzzalo Library Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet

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The Suzzalo Library Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the Radiofrequency: Wireless…

Physics Astronomy Building Wireless Cellular Antennas

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The Physics Astronomy Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the …

Laser Alignment Guidelines

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The Laser Alignment Guidelines provides guidance for developing specific alignment procedures for a Class 3B or Class 4 laser system.

Laser Pointer Safety

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A laser pointer contains a small diode laser that emits an intense beam of light often used for directing attention during a presentation. Follow these safety considerations when using a laser…

Laser Transfer and Disposal Guideline

Laser Safety Procedure Template

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The Laser Safety Procedure addresses alignments, maintenance and normal operations procedures; all hazards; types of PPE; and emergency procedures associated with the particular laser system.…

Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Manual

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Ultraviolet (UV) Safety

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The Ultraviolet (UV) Safety guidance covers UV devices generally found in research laboratory, hazards, safety precautions and recommended controls, including PPE, and warning signs and…