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Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet weather

Slips, trips and falls are leading causes of injury at the UW. A slip, trip or fall can have a serious impact on a person’s health and well-being. Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet…

Do not block campus fire lanes

When 9-1-1 is called on the Seattle campus, UW Police and Seattle Fire Department emergency vehicles will use designated fire lanes to get to the scene of the emergency quickly. It is critical that…

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Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines

Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines
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  The Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines provide guidance on computer workstation ergonomic evaluation and adjustment for comfort.   

2018 Q3 RSC Agenda 8/28/2018

2018 Q3 RSC Agenda 8/28/2018
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Download secondary chemical container labels

Many laboratories use hazardous chemicals that are purchased in large quantities and then transferred into smaller secondary containers (e.g., vials, flasks or bottles), or prepared as diluted…

National Biosafety Month 2016: Evaluation, Collaboration and Commitment

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Science Policy has announced the 3rd annual National Biosafety Month in October 2016. During National Biosafety Month, you are encouraged…

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Katia Harb

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Laboratories

The UW is a major research and teaching institution, and safety in our laboratories is very important to all of us. If you work in a lab, you can protect yourself and others from exposure to…

Chemical Waste Management Video

EH&S collaborated with the Materials Science & Engineering Department to develop a short video about the UW’s chemical waste management process. Watch the video to get your common waste…

Eleanor Wade

Work Safely with Sharps Focus Sheet

Work Safely with Sharps Focus Sheet
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  Safe work practices are essential to prevent injuries when working with sharps items. Use this focus sheet to implement safe work practices in your laboratory.  

UW Safety-Related Incidents

UW Safety-Related Incidents
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  UW Safety-Related Incidents lists examples of safety-related incidents that have occurred at the University of Washington.  

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Working Safely with Dry Ice

Working Safely with Dry Ice
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  Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2), is commonly used in UW research. Its properties allow for rapid cooling of materials, but also pose unique worker safety hazards. This focus…

National Biosafety Month 2017: Sharps Safety and Exposure Response

During 2017's National Biosafety Month, you are encouraged to focus attention on biosafety policies, practices and procedures. Investigators and laboratory managers should raise biosafety…

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