Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.
Use of Radiation in Human Subjects Research
The Radiation Safety Committees of both the UW and Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC) are charged with ensuring radiation is used safely in their facilities, for both patients and employees. To prevent…
PCB Caulking Work Plan for UW Seattle
The PBC Caulking Work Plan provides University of Washington with the steps for the removal and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-containing window caulking and glazing compound…
King County Wastewater Discharge Permit
This document shows issuance of renewed Wastewater Discharge Permit No. 7923-02 to the University of Washington Environmental Health & Safety by the King County Department of Natural…
Pest Control and Wildlife Resources
The Environmental Public Health Program in Environmental Health & Safety responds to concerns about pests and nuisance wildlife (such as raccoons and nutria), as well as reports of injured, sick…
Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs
Drugs are classified as hazardous if they may cause cancer, developmental or reproductive toxicity or harm to organs at low doses. They include drugs used for cancer chemotherapy (also called…
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…
Water Quality
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) collaborates with campus partners to maintain water quality for consumption and use on campus. We conduct pool and spa inspections and can arrange…
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Refer to this Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment when shipping dangerous goods.
IATA packing instructions 6502
These materials are used in the training course Shipping Biological Substances Category B Online.
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…
When to go to the Employee Health Center
The Employee Health Center provides scheduled preventive health care for UW employees who are at higher risk for occupational exposures to potentially hazardous materials. We provide physical exams,…
Contractors and Hazard Communication Focus Sheet
The Contractors and Hazard Communication Focus Sheet is a guide for University units when communicating chemical hazard information with vendors and contractors.
Laboratory-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan Template
Laboratories can use this template to document the Laboratory Safety Manual as the lab's Chemical Hygiene Plan, which spaces it covers and what is included.
Lab Safety Manual Log of Changes
Log of most recent changes to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual
Implementation of a Tobacco free Campus Report
This report provides a brief synopsis of the exhaustive evidence of the adverse health effects of tobacco use, and a summary of the multitude of approaches and experiences that other…
Chemical Treatment Log
By law, Environmental Health & Safety is required to report all hazardous waste treatment at the University. If treating waste, you are required to:
Have an approved procedure;…