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…
King County Wastewater Discharge Permit
This document shows issuance of renewed Wastewater Discharge Permit No. 7923-02 to the University of Washington Environmental Health & Safety by the King County Department of Natural…
Pest Control and Wildlife Resources
The Environmental Public Health Program in Environmental Health & Safety responds to concerns about pests and nuisance wildlife (such as raccoons and nutria), as well as reports of injured, sick…
Water Quality
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) collaborates with campus partners to maintain water quality for consumption and use on campus. We conduct pool and spa inspections and can arrange…
Laser Safety Procedure Template
The Laser Safety Procedure addresses alignments, maintenance and normal operations procedures; all hazards; types of PPE; and emergency procedures associated with the particular laser system.…
Ultraviolet (UV) Safety
The Ultraviolet (UV) Safety guidance covers UV devices generally found in research laboratory, hazards, safety precautions and recommended controls, including PPE, and warning signs and…
Safe Handling of Cryogenic Substances
A superconducting magnet uses two types of cryogens (liquid helium and liquid nitrogen). Cryogenic liquids can be handled easily and safely, provided certain precautions are followed as…
Dosimetry
EH&S issues dosimeters to individuals who are required to be monitored for occupational exposure to radiation.
Employees working with radiation producing machines or radioactive materials are…