Working Alone Safely Focus Sheet
Working alone applies to work or study occurring when no other person is in direct line of sight or within hearing range of the person working. A person may work alone in a lab, office, shop…
Vacuum Pump Safety Focus Sheet
Vacuum pumps are used to remove air and other vapors from a vessel or manifold. The most common usages in laboratories are on rotary evaporators, drying manifolds, centrifugal concentrators,…
2-Mercaptoethanol SOP
Standard operating procedure template for laboratories using 2-Mercaptoethanol
Soldering SOP
Standard operating procedure (SOP) template for labs using electric soldering irons to address the hazards of leaded and non-leaded soldering of electrical components.
Choose the right vacuum pump
Vacuum pumps are used to remove air and other vapors from a vessel or manifold. Weak points in containers or systems under vacuum can create implosion or explosion hazards, and cause injury by…
EH&S Annual Report FY20
The EH&S annual report summarizes the work and accomplishments of the Environmental Health & Safety Department during fiscal year 2020.
Wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers
Last year, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated the wildfire smoke exposure rules to establish minimum requirements to prevent smoke particle-related…
Revised template for Bloodborne Pathogens Site-Specific Exposure Control Plan
EH&S updated the Site-Specific Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Plan template in congruence with Washington state BBP regulations. This update includes an expanded list of personal…
Radiofrequency: Wireless Cellular Antennas
Wireless cellular antennas installed on the rooftops of some University buildings emit electromagnetic energy via radio waves, also known as radiofrequencies.
2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled charcuterie meats
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), and other public health partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella…
Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material
The Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material Focus Sheet provides guidance for emergency department personnel to minimize their radiation exposure as low as…
OSHA 300A Airlift Northwest
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington Airlift Northwest
OSHA 300A All UW Locations Excluding Medical Centers
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington All UW Locations Excluding Medical Centers
OSHA 300A All UW Locations Including Medical Centers
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington All UW Locations Including Medical Centers.
OSHA 300A All Washington State Locations Excluding Medical Centers
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington All Washington State Locations Excluding Medical Centers
OSHA 300A All Washington State Locations Including Medical Centers
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington All Washington State Locations Including Medical Centers
OSHA 300A Arizona
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington All Arizona State Locations