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…
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
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;…
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…
Particularly Hazardous Substances
Particularly Hazardous Substances (PHS) are chemicals that pose a high risk to employees in the workplace. Work with these substances requires specialized training from your PI or…
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…
List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
Refer to the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities when shipping hazardous materials.
Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.
PCB Caulking Work Plan for UW Seattle
The PBC Caulking Work Plan provides University of Washington with the steps for the removal and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-containing window caulking and glazing compound…