PCB Caulking Work Plan for UW Seattle
The PBC Caulking Work Plan provides University of Washington with the steps for the removal and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-containing window caulking and glazing compound…
King County Wastewater Discharge Permit
This document shows issuance of renewed Wastewater Discharge Permit No. 7923-02 to the University of Washington Environmental Health & Safety by the King County Department of Natural…
Pest Control and Wildlife Resources
The Environmental Public Health Program in Environmental Health & Safety responds to concerns about pests and nuisance wildlife (such as raccoons and nutria), as well as reports of injured, sick…
Laboratory Safety Manual
Welcome to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM).
Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete LSM and make it available to laboratory staff. Staff in UW…
Water Quality
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) collaborates with campus partners to maintain water quality for consumption and use on campus. We conduct pool and spa inspections and can arrange…
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Refer to this Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment when shipping dangerous goods.
IATA packing instructions 6502
These materials are used in the training course Shipping Biological Substances Category B Online.
Evacuation Plan for Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities are invited to complete an evacuation plan using the template provided and provide it to the University building evacuation director or building coordinator.…
Lab Safety Manual Log of Changes
Log of most recent changes to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual
EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators
The Guide for Principal Investigators (PI Guide) is an introduction to Environmental Health & Safety for principal investigators (PIs) who are new to the University of Washington and…
Universities get surprise visits from hazardous waste regulators
Several universities in the northwest have been subjected to unannounced regulatory inspections recently by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or by the Washington State Department of Ecology…
UW Seattle Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan
The UW Seattle Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan details procedures for protecting storm water quality on the Seattle campus.
Read more about stormwater management on the…
Heating Devices Focus Sheet
Many labs and shops use at least one type of heating device, such as ovens, hot plates, heating mantles and tapes, and oil baths. Heating materials, especially chemicals, present a number of…
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.
Capital Safety Project Request Form
Complete the Capital Safety Project Request Form to request assistance with implementing a project to improve safety-related building elements and safety systems in a University-owned…
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees…
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are toxic, persistent manmade chemicals that were widely used as an oil additive in electrical equipment and as a plasticizer in building materials. Congress banned…
Air Permit
All construction projects and air pollutant sources at the University must comply with the University’s Air Operating Permit requirements and all related policies and regulations. Environmental…