Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Laboratories
The UW is a major research and teaching institution, and safety in our laboratories is very important to all of us. If you work in a lab, you can protect yourself and others from exposure to…
Chemical Waste Management Video
EH&S collaborated with the Materials Science & Engineering Department to develop a short video about the UW’s chemical waste management process.
Watch the video to get your common waste…
Working Safely with Dry Ice
Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2), is commonly used in UW research. Its properties allow for rapid cooling of materials, but also pose unique worker safety hazards. This focus…
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;…
Ladder Safety Focus Sheet
The Ladder Safety Focus Sheet was created for the UW’s Fall Protection Program.
Research Occupational Health
The UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Occupational Health Program mission is to ensure the health and safety of University personnel and students. We provide information…
Reproductive Hazard Guidelines
The Reproductive Hazard Guidelines inform employees, students, and volunteers about potential reproductive and developmental hazards, and advise on safe work conditions and practices in…
Respiratory Protection Program Manual
The Respiratory Protection Program Manual includes the applicable elements listed in the Washington Administrative Code 296-842-12005, including responsibilities and procedures…