UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: WaNPRC
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC).
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: South Lake Union
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW South Lake Union (SLU) location.
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Main Campus and Leased Facilities
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste on the UW Seattle campus and leased facilities. Please note this flow chart does not apply to the Magnuson Health…
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Harborview Research & Training Building
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the Harborview Research & Training Building.
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Harborview Medical Center
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at Harborview Medical Center.
Autoclave Biological Indicator Quality Control Checklist
Use this form to record the monthly biological indicator results for autoclave monitoring compliance. Instructions for completing the test are on the backside of the form.
(Updated in September 2024…
Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet
Review the Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet instructions for the necessary steps researchers at the University must follow to purchase, replace,…
Biological Safety Cabinet certification staff contact information
Refer to the list of safety professionals according to your location.
Visit the Biological Safety Cabinets page for more information.
Approved biological safety cabinets
University units refer to this list of approved biological safety cabinets when selecting a cabinet.
New guidelines to help protect you from biological reproductive hazards
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) provides guidelines for UW personnel who are pregnant (or planning to become pregnant) and who may be exposed to certain biological agents that can increase…
Response and reporting requirements for incidents involving biohazardous materials
In the event of a spill or exposure to biohazardous materials, established response procedures and reporting requirements apply to all students and personnel of the UW. Researchers should review…
The March 2023 UW Biosafety Manual is now online
An updated March 2023 version of the UW Biosafety Manual is now available online. The changes made to the manual were limited to administrative updates, including updating web hyperlinks and minor…
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…
Experiments Covered by the NIH Guidelines
This document details the types of experiments involving biohazards covered by the NIH Guidelines.
NIH Guidelines Exempt Experiments
This document lists the exempt experiments that fall under Section III-F of the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.
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-…