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…
Emergency Washing Equipment
Emergency washing equipment is provided in University facilities for the purpose of removing hazardous materials from the eyes and skin in the case of an exposure. Examples of emergency washing…
Lead
Lead is a malleable, blue-gray, heavy metal that occurs naturally in the environment. Lead is found in many forms and can be hazardous when inhaled as a dust or fume, or accidentally ingested…
Space Heaters and Other Temporary Portable Heaters
In the event a heating system fails, or there is inadequate heat to an area, every effort should be made to correct the problem with building heating before using temporary or portable heat…
Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
This focus sheet describes the hazards of exposure to lead and ways to prevent or control exposure in shops, maker spaces, and labs.
Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important for divers to understand the potential hazards of lead in order to protect themselves. Divers can work safely with lead by having…
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
This focus sheet covers the health hazards of metallic lead, how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure.
Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area
Print and post the Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area in areas or on containers where metallic lead is stored.
Hydrogen Peroxide SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Hydrogen Peroxide
Perfluoropolyether SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Perfluoropolyether
Pyrophoric Materials SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Pyrophoric Materials
Biological Toxin Checklist
Use Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biological toxins.
Lithium Battery Safety
This paper provides information on the safe procurement, handling, storage and disposal of lithium-ion batteries to help prevent fire, injury and loss of intellectual and other property…
Spill Response Poster
Use the Spill Response Poster as a guide to clean up radiological, chemical and biohazardous spills.
Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster.
UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four different labels
Download an accessible form to create UW Hazardous Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter unique label information for four different hazardous waste containers.
Fill in the…
Safety measures for lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are used supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-cigarettes, and are used in University operations and …
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards poster shows the pictograms used in the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and explains the hazards associated with each…
Map of Evacuation Assembly Points on the Seattle Campus
EVACUATION ASSEMBY POINT LOCATIONS ON THE SEATTLE CAMPUS
Location descriptions
Parking Lot N26-W
Parking Lot N26-E
IMA Sports Field
North of Graves Building
Parking Lot E8
Parking Lot E9 West of…