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Chemical Spills in Laboratories

Be prepared with proper training, cleanup supplies and personal protective equipment to manage spills easily and safely. If you work with chemicals, you will probably have a chemical spill at some…

Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom)

The UW is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, students and visitors. Individuals who work with or near hazardous substances need to be aware of the identity…

Chemical Exchange

The Chemical Exchange program allows MyChem users to share unused chemical inventory to save money and reduce waste.The Chemical Exchange allows you to search for available chemicals or chemical…

Compressed Gases and Cryogens

Compressed and liquefied gases are routinely used in laboratories, shops and various other operations at the University. Compressed gas is a generic term used for describing compressed gases,…

Exposure Response Poster

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Use the Exposure Response Poster as a guide for responding to a biological, chemical or radiological exposure. Post in your lab alongside the Spill Response Poster.

Why you are required to submit a Chemical Waste Collection Request

EH&S needs the information you provide in the Chemical Waste Collection Request for safety, legal, and logistical reasons. Safety: Knowing the potential hazards associated with each…

Hazard Communication for Office Products

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A variety of office products may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects under normal conditions of use. …

General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide

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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.…

Compressed Gases Labeling Systems

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Compressed Gases Labeling Systems compares two systems for labeling compressed gases: Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) system.