Specific Chemical Hazards
Chemicals are used in laboratories, maker spaces, shops and other areas across campus. EH&S provides information and guidance on safe practices for handling, storing, transporting and…
Safety Data Sheet Template
Use a Safety Data Sheet Template (Word) if synthesizing a hazardous chemical. The PI or manager must generate a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant label and safety data sheet…
Hazard Communication for Office Products
A variety of office products may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects under normal conditions of use. …
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees…
Chemical SOPs
If you operate a chemical laboratory as defined in Washington Administrative Code 296-828, Using Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, you must have standard operating procedures (SOPs) that…
Compressed Gases Labeling Systems
Compressed Gases Labeling Systems compares two systems for labeling compressed gases: Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) system.
Acutely Toxic Materials SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Acutely Toxic Materials, Reproductive Toxic Materials, Target Organ Toxics, and Carcinogens
Ammonium Chloride SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Ammonium Chloride
Flammable Liquids SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Flammable Liquids
Hydrochloric Acid SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrogen Peroxide SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Hydrogen Peroxide
Perfluoropolyether SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Perfluoropolyether
Pyrophoric Materials SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Pyrophoric Materials
Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
This focus sheet describes the hazards of exposure to lead and ways to prevent or control exposure in shops, maker spaces, and labs.
Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important for divers to understand the potential hazards of lead in order to protect themselves. Divers can work safely with lead by having…