Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet
Nitric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid and strong oxidizer used primarily for nitration of organic molecules and washing glassware or metal equipment. Nitric acid reacts violently…
Reduce your risk of a nitric acid incident
Principal investigators planning to use nitric acid should follow safe use and storage practices, develop an SOP and provide documented training to all lab personnel.
The hazards…
Hand Sanitizer Fire Safety Focus Sheet
Hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer with an alcohol content of at least 60% is one of the key prevention measures to help reduce the potential for transmission of communicable diseases…
Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices
Review and implement these guidelines in your laboratory if you work with biotoxins.
Use the Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biotoxins…
Two ways to submit a chemical waste collection request
Chemical waste generators at the University have two ways to submit waste collection requests:
Directly from your MyChem inventory
From the Chemical Waste Disposal page
You can…
EGC1 Hazmat Screening Focus Sheet
Applicants completing an eGC1 are asked questions about quantities of hazardous materials they intend to use in their research. EH&S reviews this information to determine whether the…
Control volatile organic chemical smells
Does your laboratory have volatile organic chemicals that produce strong, pungent odors even when the cap and bottle are intact? Controlling these smells, often found in chemical storage areas, will…
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 label…
UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four identical labels
Download an accessible form to create UW Hazardous Waste Labels.This form that allows you to enter label information for four identical hazardous waste containers.Fill in the label…
Universal Waste Labels: Four different
Click on the link above to download an accessible form to create UW Universal Waste Labels.This form that allows you to enter label information for four different universal waste…
Universal Waste Labels: Four identical
Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Universal Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter label information for four identical universal waste…
Fire Extinguisher Use
Read the focus sheet for information about safely using a fire extinguisher, which involves training to operate it, awareness of potential personal exposure toextinguishing materials,…
Preventable fire alarm initiative
Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division launched an initiative to avoid “false” (preventable) alarms. Preventable alarms include:Any activation of a fire alarm system…
Fire Code Classifications for Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are classified according to the International Fire Code, which limits quantities of certain chemicals based on physical and health hazards, and sets requirements for…
Should you pull the fire alarm after a chemical spill?
Following the announcement of the Seattle Police Department’s preventable fire alarm initiative (that will result in fines for false alarms starting January 1, 2020), EH&S has fielded concerns…
Soldering SOP
Standard operating procedure (SOP) template for labs using electric soldering irons to address the hazards of leaded and non-leaded soldering of electrical components.
Evacuation Topics for Individuals with Disabilities
Faculty, staff, students and visitors who may have difficulty exiting during a building evacuation are encouraged to consider these options in advance of spending time at a University location to…
Chemical Waste Management Practices
University personnel who generate hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations, are required to follow chemical waste management practices when…
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments respond to more than 4,000 structure fires per year involving…
Blank Chemical Template SOP
University units and researchers using hazardous chemicals can use the Blank Chemical SOP Template to modify to your specific location and procedures.Visit the Chemical SOPs…