Experiments Covered by the NIH Guidelines
This document details the types of experiments involving biohazards covered by the NIH Guidelines.
HSRAC Process Map for Diagnostic Imaging
This document defines the process for approving human subject research studies that contain research use of radiation using diagnostic imaging.
Unreturned Dosimeter Policy
It is expected that 90% of dosimeters issued to a series will be accounted for within 30 days of the end of the wear period specified on each dosimeter. If a series fails to meet this…
Radiation Safety Without Paper
This poster was presented at the TAP Showcase on March 6, 2018.
Radiation Safety Manual
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.
UW Research & Training Building Remediation
Photo credit: Lara Muffley
On May 2, 2019, the Harborview Research & Training Building was closed after a small amount of a radioactive material called cesium-137 was released on the…
Site-Specific Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Plan template
PIs/supervisors must develop a site-specific BBP Exposure Control Plan as a supplement to the UW’s core BBP Exposure Control Plan in Appendix A of the UW Biosafety Manual. The site-…
Prevent and Manage Amplicon Contamination in Your Lab
This focus sheet describes how to prevent and manage amplicon contamination in the laboratory. Those who work with nucleic acids, plasmid preparations and PCR products from SARS-CoV-2 gene targets…
Radioactive Material Use on Research Vessels Close-Out Form
To be completed at the conclusion of the research cruise
Application for Authorization to Use Radioactive Materials
Contact Radiation Safety for information on completing this form.
UW Core Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Exposure Control Plan
The UW Core Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Exposure Control Plan is contained in Appendix A of the UW Biosafety Manual.
The November 2021 Biosafety Manual is now online
The 2021 UW Biosafety Manual is now available online. All laboratories or facilities using biohazards must have an electronic link or paper copy of the current manual available to all personnel…
Biohazardous Waste
Laboratory personnel and principal investigators (PIs) are responsible for identifying, packaging and properly decontaminating biohazardous waste, including all recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA waste…