Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines
These guidelines include Washington State Retail Food Code requirements and best practices for safety. These guidelines apply to all permitted temporary food establishments at University…
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application Form
UW students and personnel hosting or sponsoring an event at a UW location where food will be served, sold, or given away may need to apply for a Temporary Food Establishment Permit from UW…
Be ready for a hazardous waste inspection
Do you generate hazardous waste? If so, are you ready for a regulatory inspection?The Washington State Department of Ecology can conduct a hazardous waste compliance inspection at any time.…
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Safety data sheets (SDSs) are documents that describe the physical and health hazards of chemicals or chemical-containing products; they must be readily available to personnel during all work shifts…
Understand Training Fees
EH&S provides over 80 training courses on health and safety topics, available online and in-person. Many courses are mandated by regulatory agencies to ensure safety and compliance. Most courses…
Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety
The Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Program is designed to help protect University personnel, students and the general public from the harmful effects of non-ionizing radiation.Non-ionizing…
UW Laboratories Safety Responsibility Matrix
The UW Laboratories Safety Responsibility Matrix describes the specific responsibilities for laboratory safety held by University executive leadership, college/school, department, principal…
Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet
Review the Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet instructions for the necessary steps researchers at the University must follow to purchase, replace,…
UW Fall Protection Program Manual
The UW Fall Protection Program Manual provides guidance for protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering…
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Fees
UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) charges fees for Temporary Food Establishment Permits based on the temporary food establishment’s (TFE’s) risk level (minimal, moderate, or complex),…
Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template
University units use the Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template to help prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.Refer to the Outdoor Heat Exposure page for additional information.
Wildfire Smoke Response Plan Template
The purpose of the Wildfire Smoke Response Plan is to help prevent smoke-related illnesses and injuries. University units and departments with personnel who work outdoors are required to…
Office Furniture and Equipment
University of Washington personnel who work in offices need to have a workstation that allows them to be productive and comfortable, and not be susceptible to pain or injury. Slight adjustments …
Chemical Container Labels
Clear and consistent labeling that follows the Hazard Communication Standard is required in all University of Washington facilities including laboratories, shops, clinics, and other locations…
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…
Introduction to Research Safety
Welcome to the research community at the University of Washington!Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) developed this information to introduce you to some of the important elements required…