Use of Radiation in Human Subjects Research
The Radiation Safety Committees of both the UW and Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC) are charged with ensuring radiation is used safely in their facilities, for both patients and employees. To prevent…
Laboratory Safety Manual
Welcome to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM).
Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete LSM and make it available to laboratory staff. Staff in UW…
Evacuation Plan for Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities are invited to complete an Evacuation Plan (Word) and provide it to the University building evacuation director or building coordinator.
Lab Safety Manual Log of Changes
Log of most recent changes to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual
EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators
The Guide for Principal Investigators (PI Guide) is an introduction to Environmental Health & Safety for principal investigators (PIs) who are new to the University of Washington and…
Lab Refrigerators and Freezers
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.
Radiation Safety Manual (revised May 2023)
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.
Capital Safety Project Request Form
Complete the Capital Safety Project Request Form to request assistance with implementing a project to improve safety-related building elements and safety systems in a University-owned…
Building Emergency Procedures: Bomb Threat or Suspicious Mail
The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Bomb Threat or Suspicious Mail (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an…
Building Emergency Procedures: Active Shooter
The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Active Shooter (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on the…
Building Emergency Procedures: Civil Demonstrations
The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Civil Demonstrations (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on the…
Building Emergency Procedures: Earthquakes
The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Earthquakes (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on the Seattle…
Building Emergency Procedures: Workplace Violence
This document has been archived. Please refer to the UWPD Active Threat/Shooter webpage.
Building Emergency Procedures: Power Outages
The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Power Outages (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on the Seattle…
Building Emergency Procedures: Medical Emergency
The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Medical Emergencies (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on the…
Building Emergency Procedures: Elevator Failure
The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Elevator Failure (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency on the Seattle…