Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid SOP Template
University laboratories and users of hydrofluoric acid (HF) complete the Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid SOP Template (Word) by filling in chemical/lab-specific information
Compressed Gas SOP
Complete the Compressed Gas SOP template to create standard operating procedures that describe the safety measures required when using compressed gases.
Diphtheria Toxin SOP
If you work with diphtheria toxin, you need to have a specific SOP.
Use this Diphtheria Toxin SOP template (Word) to create your SOP. Then provide training to any personnel handling diphtheria toxin…
Biological Toxin SOP
If you work with biological toxins, you need to have a toxin-specific SOP in place for each toxin used.
Use Biological Toxin SOP template (Word) to create your SOP. Then provide training to any…
Hazardous Waste Checklist
Generators of hazardous waste at the University Prepare for a Washington state hazardous waste inspection by answering the questions on the Hazardous Waste Checklist.
Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
This guide contains instructions for a list of specific shop-related wastes as well as general guidance for spills and disposal.
This guide was written for shops operated by UW Facilities.…
Creating Electronic Chemical Hygiene Plans
Chemical Hygiene Plans (CHPs) include lab-specific information and relevant documents in addition to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM) provided by EH&S. This information must be…
Make your electronic Chemical Hygiene Plan
Keeping your safety documents up to date and easily accessible are key for staying safe. Faculty, staff, and students working in research and teaching laboratories need to have access at all times to…
UW Research & Training Building Remediation
Photo credit: Lara Muffley
On May 2, 2019, the Harborview Research & Training Building was closed after a small amount of a radioactive material called cesium-137 was released on the…
Radioactive Material Use on Research Vessels Close-Out Form
To be completed at the conclusion of the research cruise
Application for Authorization to Use Radioactive Materials
Contact Radiation Safety for information on completing this form.