Trifluoroacetic Acid SOP
Standard operating procedure for Trifluoroacetic Acid.
Montlake Landfill Project Guide
This document is maintained by the University of Washington Environmental Health and Safety Department with the review and input from the Montlake Landfill Oversight Committee.
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides the following answers to common questions in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood.Frequently asked questionsWhy did I receive a Fume…
Emergency Procedures Flip Chart
Areas with hazardous materials can post the Emergency Procedures Flip Chart to be prepared in case of an emergency.
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 risks…
Laboratory-Specific Safety Training Record
UW research and training laboratories can download and use the Laboratory-Specific Safety Training Record to record trainings related to the Chemical Hygiene Plan, chemical safety,…
Animal Worker Occupational Health and Safety
Animal research involves a diverse range of hazards, some that pertain to animals, and others are a result of the work being performed. University personnel working in animal care and use…
Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke contains a mixture of chemicals and particles. Fine particles in wildfire smoke can be harmful to health because they can reach lower areas of the lungs. Some individuals are more…
Teaching Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Teaching Lab R.A.T.)
The Teaching Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Teaching Lab R.A.T) provides a framework for risk assessment of work done in teaching laboratories. This tool provides a format for responsible…
Laboratory Facility Use Agreement Template
This template can help establish clear expectations and responsibilities health and safety in the event UW personnel or students request to use your laboratory for student work or a capstone project.
Laser Safety
The Laser Safety Program facilitates the safe and knowledgeable use of lasers in University laboratories and classrooms, and ensures the protection of the environment. The Laser Safety Program…
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 (…
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…
New drowning prevention guidance
The Environmental Health & Safety Boating Safety Program created two new resources to help UW personnel identify and reduce the risk of drowning while working on, over, or alongside water. These…
Updated lab housekeeping and flammable fridge focus sheets
Flammable materials storageCold storage of flammable materials, including chemicals, requires a refrigerator or freezer that is explosion-proof or intended for storage of flammable materials. Refer…
Instructions for a safe laboratory moveout
If you are partially or completely vacating your laboratory for remodeling, relocation or closure, you are required to leave it clean and safe. By following safe practices, we can help prevent…
New and updated resources for teaching laboratories
Are you responsible for a teaching lab that uses chemicals, biological materials, or hazardous equipment? Download new and updated resources to support safe and effective teaching lab operations.New…
Document in-house trainings for researchers
Looking for a way to document all in-house trainings in your laboratory? EH&S’s Laboratory-Specific Safety Training Record template is customizable and covers the required elements of safety…
Lab Refrigerators and Freezers for Flammable Materials
Flammable liquids should not be stored in standard refrigerators or freezers. Use the Lab Refrigerators and Freezers focus sheet to determine the best selection for your application.
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…