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…
Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
The University of Washington is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and volunteers in all sites owned, operated, or controlled by 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.
Usage and Disposal Record
Created and used by EH&S’s Radiation Safety Program
Control of Radioactive Materials
The use of radioactive materials at the University is regulated by the Washington State Department of Health and strictly controlled by Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S).
Radioactive…
What to do if an L&I Inspector contacts you
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) serves as the University representative and liaison to Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for all campus locations,…
Radiation Producing Devices Registration Form
Radiation producing devices are any equipment that when energized capable of emitting ionizing radiation. Types of radiation producing devices include X-ray diffraction or fluorescence units,…
Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization
Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization describes control measures and required signage for four categories of exposure to radiofrequencies.
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…
Superconducting Magnets: Basic Safety
There are a number of basic safety considerations for personnel using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other superconducting magnetic equipment,…
Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus Sheet
All UW units are required to inspect radiation personal protective equipment (RPPE) provided for employee protection; follow the requirements in the Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus…