PRCS Rescue Service Evaluation Form
Rescue services for confined spaces must be specially qualified, trained, and equipped personnel to enter and remove Entrants from confined spaces. This could be a special unit within a local…
Sharps and Lab Glass Waste
Laboratory personnel and principal investigators (PIs) are responsible to properly identify, packaging, decontaminate, and dispose of sharps and laboratory glass and plastic waste. For site-specific…
Laboratory Safety Escalation Procedure
The Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee provides input and guidance to the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S), the Executive Office and the Provost…
Workplace incident investigation training
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) offers an online training course called Five Whys Root Cause Analysis. This training is recommended for University supervisors and other personnel…
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…
Paper Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
Avoid accidents and injuries by following the Paper Cutter Safety tips.
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…
EH&S Annual Report FY21
The EH&S Annual Report FY21 summarizes the work and accomplishments of the Environmental Health & Safety Department during fiscal year 2021.
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.
Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials and radiation producing machines in…
University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan
The University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan (Word) helps ensure the health and safety of personnel by reducing the potential for COVID-19 transmission at the University of…
Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators
The Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators chart shows the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical/procedure masks and N95 respirators.
Safety Data Sheet Review-ECOLAB Peroxid Multi Surface Cleaner Disinfectant
Safety data sheet review of ECOLAB Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner -Disinfectant by EH&S for UW Facilities.
EHSA Guide: View Your RUA
University units use the EHSA Guide: View Your RUA to view current Radiation Use Authorization(s).
Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA) page for more…
EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Inventory
University units use the EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Inventory to view current radioactive materials inventory.
Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA) page for more…