Shop Safety Inspection Explanations
Shops at the University of Washington are required to have a Shop Safety Inspection once every two years. The EH&S Shop Safety Team will be responsible for sending out scheduling requests…
University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan
The University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan (Word) helps ensure the health and safety of personnel by reducing the potential for COVID-19 transmission at the University of…
UW Respiratory Illness Health and Safety Plan
The UW Respiratory Illness Health and Safety Plan (PDF) helps ensure the health and safety of personnel by reducing the potential for respiratory virus transmission at the…
UW Face Covering Policy
The University's Face Covering Policy describes the face coverings requirements at the UW in accordance with federal and state workplace safety requirements, and applicable local…
Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet
Nitric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid and strong oxidizer used primarily for nitration of organic molecules and washing glassware or metal equipment. Nitric acid reacts violently with…
Reduce your risk of a nitric acid incident
Principal investigators planning to use nitric acid should follow safe use and storage practices, develop an SOP and provide documented training to all lab personnel.
The hazards…
Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators
The Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators chart shows the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical/procedure masks and N95 respirators.
Safety Data Sheet Review-ECOLAB Peroxid Multi Surface Cleaner Disinfectant
Safety data sheet review of ECOLAB Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner -Disinfectant by EH&S for UW Facilities.
Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices
Review and implement these guidelines in your laboratory if you work with biotoxins.
Use the Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biotoxins.…
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Respirator Request Form
University supervisors submit a Respirator Request Form to EH&S, when respiratory hazards are first identified, when processes change that may impact respiratory hazards, and annually…
Tips for completing the Animal Use Medical Screening form
University faculty, staff, and students must complete an animal use health screening prior to work in any University animal care and use environment to evaluate and address potential health risks…
List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
Refer to the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities when shipping hazardous materials.
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.) Guidelines
Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when conducting a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
Use the Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Word) to conduct a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.
Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines…