Laboratory Safety Manual
Welcome to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM).Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete LSM and make it available to laboratory staff. Staff in UW…
Common hazardous waste mistakes to avoid
EH&S staff had an opportunity to speak with compliance inspector Chad Fisher from the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding three of the most common hazardous waste violations he's…
Safe Handling of Cryogenic Substances
A superconducting magnet uses two types of cryogens (liquid helium and liquid nitrogen). Cryogenic liquids can be handled easily and safely, provided certain precautions are followed as…
Incompatible Chemicals Focus Sheet
The Incompatible Chemicals Focus Sheet contains a Chemical Compatibility Chart chart adapted from the CRC Laboratory Handbook which groups various chemicals into 23 groups with…
Caution and Warning Signs
Caution Signs are required to be posted at the entrance to a space where hazardous materials are stored or used. The Caution Sign is based on a location's chemical inventory; it alerts emergency…
Automated External Defibrillators Focus Sheet
University units with an AED must follow the guidance in the Automated External Defibrillators Focus Sheet.
Automated External Defibrillators
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are electronic devices designed to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and treat them through defibrillation, an electrical shock that allows the heart to…
Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) Template
EH&S developed the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) template to assist University units and departments in preparing for building emergencies. Please refer to the…
Fire Safety Evacuation Plan (FSEP) Instructions
University units follow the Fire Safety Evacuation Plan Instructions when completing their Fire Safety Evacuation Plan.Visit the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan page for…
Map of Mass Assembly Areas on the Seattle Campus
MAP OF MASS ASSEMBLY AREAS ON THE SEATTLE CAMPUS
The shaded numbered areas on the map are the Seattle Campus Mass Assembly Areas. These areas may be used during a campus-wide…
Evacuation Director Focus Sheet
The Evacuation Director Focus Sheet describes the responsibilities of the Evacuation Director to partner with EH&S to develop a Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan and prepare for…
Evacuation Warden Focus Sheet
The Evacuation Warden Focus Sheet describes the responsibilities of the evacuation warden to prepare for building emergency evacuations.
Classroom Evacuations
The Classroom Evacuations focus sheet has been archived.
Please refer to the Faculty Preparedness in the Classroom webpage for information on preparing and responding to…
Campus Emergency Phones
If you have an emergency on the UW Seattle campus, you can get help using a campus emergency phone or other alert system that will connect you with the UW Police Department (UWPD).…
Building Evacuation Exemption Focus Sheet
The Building Evacuation Exemption Focus Sheet describes the requirements for obtaining a building evacuation exemption for University personnel performing medical procedures.
Earthquake Planning for Chemical Storage Areas Focus Sheet
Areas that store and use chemicals may be more susceptible to damage from earthquakes. The Earthquake Planning for Chemical Storage Areas Focus Sheet contains tips for increasing the…
Post-Earthquake Checklist
The purpose of the Post-Earthquake Checklist has instructions that provide clarity on when to use the checklist (after an earthquake at or above magnitude 3.0), and how to identify…
Map of Evacuation Assembly Points on the Seattle Campus
EVACUATION ASSEMBY POINT LOCATIONS ON THE SEATTLE CAMPUSLocation descriptionsParking Lot N26-WParking Lot N26-EIMA Sports FieldNorth of Graves BuildingParking Lot E8Parking Lot E9 West of Nordstrom…