Lab Employee Safety Training Record
UW research and training laboratories can download and use the Lab Employee Safety Training Record to record trainings related to the Chemical Hygiene Plan, chemical safety, equipment…
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…
Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide
The Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which laboratory workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against these hazards during work operations.…
Blank Chemical Template SOP
University units and researchers using hazardous chemicals can use the Blank Chemical SOP Template to modify to your specific location and procedures.
Visit the Chemical SOPs…
Fire Code Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Compliance
Labs, shops and other locations that use chemicals must comply with the hazardous materials provisions of the International Fire Code. This code limits quantities of certain chemicals based upon the…
Notice of Laboratory Moveout
If you are partially or completely vacating your laboratory for remodeling, relocation or closure, you must leave it clean and safe. Follow all applicable instructions on the Notice of Laboratory…
Serum Banking Policy
This document outlines the serum banking policy at UW for research and support staff.
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
Use the Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Word) to conduct a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.
Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines…
Laboratory Safety
The Laboratory Safety program oversees safety and compliance in all UW research and teaching laboratory spaces to reduce the risk of injury and exposure, decrease the risk of property loss, lessen…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work…
UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four identical labels
Download an accessible form to create UW Hazardous Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter label information for four identical hazardous waste containers.
Fill in the label…
UW Hazardous Waste Labels: Four different labels
Download an accessible form to create UW Hazardous Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter unique label information for four different hazardous waste containers.
Fill in the…
Universal Waste Labels: Four different
Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Universal Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter label information for four different universal waste…
UW Field Operations Safety Manual
The content in the UW Field Operations Safety Manual focuses on risk management issues that are relevant for field courses and research, international trips, research expeditions, and…
Radiation Safety Manual
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.
Universal Waste Labels: Four identical
Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Universal Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter label information for four identical universal waste…
Pressure Vessels
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Pressure vessels, autoclaves and steam sterilizers operating at pressures greater than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) and larger than…
Field Operations Safety
The work of research and teaching labs at the University of Washington include a broad spectrum of field operations, such as rocket tests, water sample collection, and wildlife observation, to name…
2025 Log of Changes - UW Field Operations Safety Manual
This is the log of changes for the 2025 UW Field Operations Safety Manual.