Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist
A sample of the Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist form that is used by our survey team during lab inspections that can also be used for self evaluation of your lab.Also refer to…
Safety Training for Laboratory Personnel
University laboratory personnel refer to this lab safety training matrix to determine the required and recommended safety training courses.
EH&S Guidelines for Peroxide Forming Chemicals
This guide will help you manage your peroxide forming chemicals and outlines the procedures for the required stabilization of peroxide forming chemicals and destruction of peroxides prior to disposal.
Lab Safety Rating Calculations
Safety rating calculations are based on an inspection's answers to 30 target questions derived from the checklist. These target questions address the most pressing issues related to lab safety.Visit…
Incompatible Chemicals Focus Sheet
The Incompatible Chemicals Focus Sheet contains a Chemical Compatibility Chart chart adapted from the CRC Laboratory Handbook which groups various chemicals into 23 groups with…
NFPA Hazard Ratings and Permit Thresholds
The NFPA hazard rating system refers to a safety standard by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) that outlines a hazard rating system for emergency personnel.
The NFPA 704…
Caution and Warning Signs
Caution Signs are required to be posted at the entrance to a space where hazardous materials are stored or used. The Caution Sign is based on a location's chemical inventory; it alerts emergency…
Automated External Defibrillators
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are electronic devices designed to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and treat them through defibrillation, an electrical shock that allows the heart to…
Electrical Safety
The UW Electrical Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of University personnel and prevent personal injury that could result from conducting work on electrical systems…
Incident Reporting Poster
University units and departments download the Incident Reporting Poster and place it where personnel can view it as a reminder of the importance of timely reporting.
Updated rabies safety information for field work
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) updated rabies information for University personnel who conduct field work in areas where rabies is endemic.
The updated Rabies Information includes the…
Submit your safety innovation for a lab safety award
Researchers and departments on UW campuses are constantly coming up with great new ways to address safety issues specific to their labs and workgroups.
Is your lab or department supporting a strong…
2023 Lab Safety Awards and Innovations
The 2023 Laboratory Safety Awards & Innovations Event will be held on December 8, 2023, to celebrate our award recipients, lab safety innovators, and the excellent work being done in…
Updated Radiation Safety Manual now available
The UW Radiation Safety Committee approved revisions to the Radiation Safety Manual in May 2023 to reflect current Radiation Protection Program practices. The updated manual is now available for…
EH&S Annual Report FY23
The EH&S Annual Report FY23 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2023.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament SOP Template
University units with a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament may download and use this SOP template.
Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer with UV Curable Resin SOP Template
University units with a Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer with UV Curable Resin may download and use this SOP template.
2023 Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event Poster
Researchers and departments at the UW are finding new and innovative ways to address safety issues specific to their labs and workgroups. These innovations were displayed on posters at the…