Control volatile organic chemical smells
Does your laboratory have volatile organic chemicals that produce strong, pungent odors even when the cap and bottle are intact? Controlling these smells, often found in chemical storage areas, will…
Request New Chemical Waste Routine
To set up a routine pickup, complete a Request New Chemical Waste Routine form.
Your chemical waste will be assigned a routine number that will be linked to the waste…
Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
The Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Focus Sheet covers the health hazards of HF exposure, safe use, storage, emergency procedures, incident reporting, spills, and disposal.
Chemical Treatment and Recycling
Pollution prevention is intended to reduce, eliminate or prevent pollution at its source. Efforts towards pollution prevention at the UW include treatment by generator, universal waste management and…
Stormwater
The University has established programs and procedures in place designed to protect the environment.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has primary responsibility for providing…
Notice of Cleaning and Decontamination Form
The Notice of Cleaning and/or Decontamination Form must be completed by a UW employee knowledgeable of the hazardous materials used in, on and/or around a space, equipment, appliance or…
Fume Hoods
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Fume hoods are a primary method of exposure control in the laboratory. A fume hood is a ventilated enclosure that usually vents separately from the…
Diving Safety Manual
The UW Diving Safety Manual applies specifically to scientific diving conducted under the auspices of the University of Washington. Additionally, it incorporates the standards of the American…
Requirements for Scientific Diver Certification
The steps to become a Certified Scientific Diver at the University of Washington (UW) are outlined in the Requirements for Scientific Diver Certification.
Diving Safety Program
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The Diving Safety Program provides training and oversight to faculty, staff and students who use self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (…
Laboratory Animal Allergy Focus Sheet
Laboratory animal allergens can pose a serious health concern for those who work with or near animals.
Animal Use Medical Screening (AUMS)
University of Washington personnel who work in an animal care and use environment are required to complete an initial medical screening prior to starting work to address potential health…
Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist
A sample of the Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist form that is used by our survey team during lab inspections that can also be used for self evaluation of your lab.
Also refer…
Safety Training for Laboratory Personnel
University laboratory personnel refer to this lab safety training matrix to determine the required and recommended safety training courses.