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Confined Space Program Manual

Confined Space Program Manual
4.24MB (.pdf)
  The Confined Space Program Manual represents the University of Washington (UW) Confined Space Program. The purpose of this program is to ensure personnel safety and prevent personal…

EH&S DEI Mission and Value Statement

EH&S DEI Mission and Value Statement
305.28KB (.pdf)
  Read the EH&S diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Mission and Value Statement.  

New chemical integrators approved for autoclaving biohazardous waste

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) recently identified that the chemical integrator 3M Comply™ SteriGage™ used for steam sterilization of biohazardous waste is no longer manufactured or…

Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event 2023 Presentation Slides

Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event 2023 Presentation Slides
3.97MB (.pdf)
  View the presentation slides from the 2023 Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event.  

2023 Laboratory Safety Awards and Innovations Event

The 2023 Laboratory Safety Awards & Innovations Event honored 22 labs, departments, and individuals to recognize their significant contributions to fostering a strong culture of safety in…

Spill Advice Contact

Sample Request New Chemical Waste Routine

Sample Request New Chemical Waste Routine
131.68KB (.pdf)
  Refer to the Sample Request for a New Chemical Waste Routine as a guide when completing a a Request New Chemical Waste Routine form.  

Waste Evaluation Request

Waste Evaluation Request
287.58KB (.pdf)
  Request a Waste Evaluation if you are unsure how to dispose of a chemical.  

Chemical Waste

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for the collection of hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations. There is no charge for…

MyChem

UW personnel who use chemicals or chemical-containing products at any UW owned or leased facility are required to maintain chemical inventories in MyChem, the UW’s chemical tracking system.

Chemical Spills in Laboratories

Be prepared with proper training, cleanup supplies and personal protective equipment to manage spills easily and safely. If you work with chemicals, you will probably have a chemical spill at some…

Environmental Health & Safety Contact

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Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom)

The UW is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, students and visitors. Individuals who work with or near hazardous substances need to be aware of the identity…

Chemical Exchange

The Chemical Exchange program allows MyChem users to share unused chemical inventory to save money and reduce waste. The Chemical Exchange allows you to search for available chemicals or chemical…

Hazardous Materials Contact

Shipping Hazardous Materials

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides online and classroom training courses for UW personnel who ship hazardous materials (refer to the Training section below). We also ship…

Mercury

Elemental or metallic mercury is a potent neurotoxin, even with small exposures. Avoid exposure by replacing broken thermometers and lamps, and use a spill kit to manage a spill clean-up. Health…

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

Updated January 22, 2025 Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are documents that describe the physical and health hazards of chemicals or chemical-containing products and must be readily accessible to employees…

Compressed Gases and Cryogens

Compressed and liquefied gases are routinely used in laboratories, shops and various other operations at the University. Compressed gas is a generic term used for describing compressed gases,…

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