Working with Birds and Poultry
Occupational health recommendations and requirements for University personnel working with birds and poultry
IBC Project Review Flowchart
The IBC Project Review Flowchart illustrates the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) approval process for projects with biohazards.
Work safely with human materials
Human source materials, including human cell lines, blood, tissues and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) are commonly used biohazards in UW research labs. Potentially infectious human…
Respirator Request Form
University supervisors submit a Respirator Request Form to EH&S, when respiratory hazards are first identified, when processes change that may impact respiratory hazards, and…
Clinical Trials
Use the Clinical Trial BUA application to initiate IBC review and approval for human studies involving biohazards at a UW location or that are sponsored by UW.
Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs
Drugs are classified as hazardous if they may cause cancer, developmental or reproductive toxicity or harm to organs at low doses. They include drugs used for cancer chemotherapy (also called…
Empty Chemical Containers
The Empty Chemical Containers Focus Sheet provides guidance to dispose of or reuse chemical containers in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.
Crane Operator Assessment Form
University units use the Crane Operator Assessment Form to document an individual employee's ability to operate/inspect overhead cranes and hoists and/or inspect rigging and rig loads…
Rigging Equipment Inspection Checklist
This Rigging Equipment Inspection Checklist includes inspection requirements for all sling types (i.e., wire rope, alloy steel chain, metal mesh, natural and synthetic fiber rope, and synthetic…
Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Checklist
This Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Checklist contains frequent inspection requirements, periodic inspection requirements, and wire rope/chain inspection information for overhead…
Crane/Hoist and Rigging Critical Lift Plan
When a critical lift is identified, the crane operator must complete the Crane/Hoist and Rigging Critical Lift Plan before the lift is conducted.Visit the Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety…
National Biosafety Month 2023: The value of written procedures
For National Biosafety Month 2023, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) encourages labs to develop written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procedures involving biohazards.…