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
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…
Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template
The purpose of the Wildfire Smoke Response Plan is to help prevent smoke-related illnesses and injuries. University units and departments with personnel who work outdoors are required to…
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
OSHA 300A UW Bothell
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington Bothell
OSHA 300A Harborview Medical Center
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington Harborview Medical Center
OSHA 300A Olympic Natural Resource Center
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington Olympic Natural Resource Center
OSHA 300A Oregon
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington Oregon State Locations
OSHA 300A Center for Sustainable Forestry at Pack Experimental Forest
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for University of Washington Center for Sustainable Forestry at Pack Experimental Forest