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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.

Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs

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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials and radiation producing machines in…

Laser Safety Manual

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Radioactive Waste Management

EH&S’s Radioactive Waste Management Program oversees radioactive material use and disposal under the requirements set by federal and state rules and regulations, and the UW Radioactive Materials…

2023 Q1 RSC Agenda 02/28/23

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Radiation Safety Committee meeting agenda for first quarter of 2023.

2022 Q2 RSC Agenda 5/24/22

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Declaration of Decay in Storage

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Usage and Disposal Record

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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…

Radiation Producing Devices Registration Form

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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,…

2022 Q3 RSC Agenda 8/24/22

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Radiofrequency: Wireless Cellular Antennas

Wireless cellular antennas installed on the rooftops of some University buildings emit electromagnetic energy via radio waves, also known as radiofrequencies.

Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material

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The Management of Outpatients Containing Radioactive Material Focus Sheet provides guidance for emergency department personnel to minimize their radiation exposure as low as…

2024 Q1 RSC Agenda 02/27/24

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Agenda for Radiation Safety Committee on 2/27/24

Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA)

Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA) is an online tool to manage your lab’s biological safety inspections and radiation laboratory services, such as waste pickup requests and…

Mechanical Engineering Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet

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The Mechanical Engineering Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the …

McMahon Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet

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The McMahon Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the Radiofrequency: Wireless…

Mary Gates Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet

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The Mary Gates Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…

Lander Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet

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The Lander Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site. More information is available on the Radiofrequency: Wireless…