UW Research & Training Building Remediation
Photo credit: Lara Muffley
On May 2, 2019, the Harborview Research & Training Building was closed after a small amount of a radioactive material called cesium-137 was released on the…
UW Seattle Water Quality Program Annual Report 2021
Washington State Department of Ecology MS4 Annual Repot for University of Washington Seattle stormwater permit number WAR044700.
UW Seattle Stormwater Management Program
The UW Seattle Stormwater Management Program describes stormwater management for the Seattle campus.Read more about stormwater management on the Stormwater page.
Radioactive Material Use on Research Vessels Close-Out Form
To be completed at the conclusion of the research cruise
Application for Authorization to Use Radioactive Materials
Contact Radiation Safety for information on completing this form.
Outdoor Heat Exposure
University units with personnel who work outdoors are required to implement safety measures to help prevent heat-related illness, including providing initial and annual training, and implementing a…
SOP Template for Unsealed RAM
This SOP applies to all authorized radioactive materials users when working with unsealed radioactive material sources.
Personnel Monitoring
Federal and state regulations require the UW to monitor the radiation dose to employees who may be exposed to radiation as part of their job duties.
Employees whose job duties result in exposure to…
Changes to the UW Radiation Protection Program requirements
The University of Washington's Radiation Safety Committee recently approved a few changes to University requirements that affect research-related RUA permit holders, including the following:…
Radiation Safety Committee
The Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) is responsible for the safe use of radiation producing devices and radioactive materials at all UW locations, including the UW Medical Center and Harborview…
Radiation Safety Committee Charter
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Committee Charter has been reviewed and is endorsed by the Chief of Staff & Chief Administrative Officer of the Executive Office of the…
Mission and Vision
UW Environmental Health & Safety's mission is to partner with the UW community to provide a healthy and safe campus and protect our environment.