University-Wide Health and Safety Committee Charter
The U-Wide Health and Safety Committee (U-Wide) will convene per the University of Washington (UW) Executive Order 55. Members include elected, appointed, and Ex Officio employees. Meetings are…
L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
The Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) granted a variance to the University of Washington regarding employee-elected safety and health committee…
NIH Guidelines Exempt Experiments
This document lists the exempt experiments that fall under Section III-F of the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.
Unreturned Dosimeter Policy
It is expected that 90% of dosimeters issued to a series will be accounted for within 30 days of the end of the wear period specified on each dosimeter. If a series fails to meet this…
Ergonomics Evaluation
Office Ergonomics Evaluation Form
Instructions: Complete this form to request an ergonomics evaluation of an office workstation. For other types of ergonomics evaluations, please contact ehsergo@uw.…
Radiation Safety Without Paper
This poster was presented at the TAP Showcase on March 6, 2018.
Lab Safety Survey Digital Dashboard Enhancements
This poster was presented at the TAP Showcase on March 6, 2018.
Lab Refrigerators and Freezers
Flammable liquids should not be stored in standard refrigerators or freezers. Use the Lab Refrigerators and Freezers focus sheet to determine the best selection for your application.
Radiation Safety Manual
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.
Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research
The Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research are based on the best practices currently recommended by leading government and university nanomaterial research centers…
Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid SOP Template
University laboratories and users of hydrofluoric acid (HF) complete the Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid SOP Template (Word) by filling in chemical/lab-specific information