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RESPIRATORY ILLNESS RESOURCES
EH&S provides information and resources for the University community to reduce the potential for respiratory virus transmission that align with federal, state and local workplace safety…
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides the following answers to common questions in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood.Frequently asked questionsWhy did I receive a Fume…
Masks Are Required Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Masks Are Required Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. Description…
Mask Are Recommended Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Masks Are Recommended Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
Stay Healthy, Huskies Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Stay Healthy, Huskies Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 and respiratory illness policies and…
Emergency Procedures Flip Chart
Areas with hazardous materials can post the Emergency Procedures Flip Chart to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Clean and Disinfect Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Clean and Disinfect Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
Respiratory Illness Signage Updates
University units refer to the Respiratory Illness Signage Updates for guidance on the required and optional signage to be posted at building entrances and in common areas of…
Respiratory Illness Signage
All UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the signs below to help keep the UW community informed about current University respiratory illness prevention policies and recommendations.Building…
Respiratory Protection
When respirators are used properly, they can prevent injury and illnesses from exposure to airborne substances that may be inhaled.University managers and supervisors are responsible for controlling…
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews, approves and oversees research involving the use of recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA and other biohazards. The IBC meeting is open to the public,…
Biosafety Month 2025: Learn how a biosafety cabinet protects you
October is Biosafety Month, a time to focus on biosafety practices in your lab. For 2025, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) encourages labs to learn more about how biosafety cabinets…
IBC Meeting Agenda
Agenda for a meeting of the UW Institutional Biosafety Committee
Biological Safety Cabinets
Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) are used to protect personnel, products and the environment from exposure to biohazards and cross contamination during routine procedures.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work…
Hazardous Material Spills
A hazardous material spill is an uncontrolled release of a substance that is potentially hazardous to humans, animals and/or the environment. University personnel and students working with hazardous…
Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
The University of Washington is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and volunteers in all sites owned, operated, or controlled by the…