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…
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…
Radiation Safety Manual (revised May 2023)
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.
Gear up for summer lab work
Summer in Seattle means hiking, biking, kayaking and ... lab work. Yes, many of us spend gorgeous summer days working in the lab. While it's fine to wear shorts, skirts, sandals or flip flops outside…
Disaster Response (PEAT)
The Pre-Entry Assessment Team (PEAT) is the UW's first responder disaster team that consists of members of EH&S and UW Tacoma Safety and Security.
Following a disaster, our primary…
Request for Fetal Radiation Monitoring (Form 9)
Use this form to confidentially request a fetal dosimeter.
Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy
There is potential for the embryo or fetus to be exposed during procedures such as fluoroscopy, radiation therapy, or working with sealed or unsealed radioactive materials. If desired, a…
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees…
Human Subjects Radiation Approval Committee (HSRAC) Application
Instructions:
1) Click on the link below to download the application.
2) Save the application in a file folder on your computer.
3) From the folder, open the file with Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
HSRAC Process Map for Diagnostic Imaging
This document defines the process for approving human subject research studies that contain research use of radiation using diagnostic imaging.
Unreturned Dosimeter Policy
It is expected that 90% of dosimeters issued to a series will be accounted for within 30 days of the end of the wear period specified on each dosimeter. If a series fails to meet this…
Radiation Safety Without Paper
This poster was presented at the TAP Showcase on March 6, 2018.
Spill Response Poster
Use the Spill Response Poster as a guide to clean up radiological, chemical and biohazardous spills.
Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster.