Radiation Worker and Dosimetry Application
Contact Radiation Safety for information on completing this form.
New Nanomaterials, Chloroform and Metallic Lead SOP Templates
Visit the EH&S’s Chemical SOPs page to find new standard operating procedures (SOP) templates for nanomaterials, chloroform, and metallic lead.
Do you work with nanomaterials? Nanoparticles can…
Application for Certification of Laboratory or Use of Radioactive Materials
Contact Radiation Safety for information on completing this form.
Radiation Detection Instrument Registration
Contact Radiation Safety for information on completing this form.
Radiation Use Authorization (RUA)
EH&S’s Radiation Safety team issues Radiation Use Authorizations (RUAs) to principal investigators who use radioactive material.
Principal Investigators (PIs) and researchers who work with…
Fire Code Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Compliance
Labs, shops and other locations that use chemicals must comply with the hazardous materials provisions of the International Fire Code. This code limits quantities of certain chemicals based upon the…
Sample Request New Chemical Waste Routine
Refer to the Sample Request for a New Chemical Waste Routine as a guide when completing a a Request New Chemical Waste Routine form.
Waste Evaluation Request
Request a Waste Evaluation if you are unsure how to dispose of a chemical.
Chemical Waste
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for the collection of hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations. There is no charge for…
MyChem
UW personnel who use chemicals or chemical-containing products at any UW owned or leased facility are required to maintain chemical inventories in MyChem, the UW’s chemical tracking system.
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
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.
Radioactive Waste Management
EH&S’s Radioactive Waste Management Program oversees radioactive material use and disposal under the requirements set by federal and state rules and regulations, and the UW Radioactive Materials…
2023 Q1 RSC Agenda 02/28/23
Radiation Safety Committee meeting agenda for first quarter of 2023.
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…