Instructions for a safe laboratory moveout
If you are partially or completely vacating your laboratory for remodeling, relocation or closure, you are required to leave it clean and safe. By following safe practices, we can help prevent…
Updated UW Accident Prevention Plan
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published the annual update of the UW Accident Prevention Plan, which contains new and updated safety information and resources to help…
New and updated resources for teaching laboratories
Are you responsible for a teaching lab that uses chemicals, biological materials, or hazardous equipment? Download new and updated resources to support safe and effective teaching lab operations.New…
New Asbestos Awareness Refresher Online course
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) launched a new Asbestos Awareness Refresher Online course that replaces the annual in-person refresher course, providing participants the flexibility…
Document in-house trainings for researchers
Looking for a way to document all in-house trainings in your laboratory? EH&S’s Laboratory-Specific Safety Training Record template is customizable and covers the required elements of safety…
Asbestos
Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral that was used in many building materials due to its fire resistance, heat/cold properties, tensile strength, chemical resistance and other properties before its…
Biosafety Month 2025: Learn how a biosafety cabinet protects you
October is Biosafety Month, a time to focus on biosafety practices in your lab. For 2025, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) encourages labs to learn more about how biosafety cabinets…
Report workplace safety concerns
The University is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe environment for working, learning, research, teaching and service. There are several ways UW personnel can report workplace safety concerns…
IBC Meeting Agenda
Agenda for a meeting of the UW Institutional Biosafety Committee
Lab Refrigerators and Freezers for Flammable Materials
Flammable liquids should not be stored in standard refrigerators or freezers. Use the Lab Refrigerators and Freezers focus sheet to determine the best selection for your application.
Laboratory Housekeeping Focus Sheet
Poor housekeeping is a contributing factor associated with accidents and fires in labs. Follow the best practices for safety.
Biological Safety Cabinets
Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) are used to protect personnel, products and the environment from exposure to biohazards and cross contamination during routine procedures.
EMERGENCIES
The University of Washington strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for work and learning. The guidance and links below are provided for responding to emergency and emerging situations…
Fire Prevention Week October 5-11
During National Fire Prevention Week, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) will host events on the Seattle campus to educate students and staff about fire prevention and the importance of…
Chemical SOPs
If you operate a chemical laboratory as defined in Washington Administrative Code 296-828, Using Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, you must have standard operating procedures (SOPs) that…
Specific Chemical Hazards
Chemicals are used in laboratories, maker spaces, shops and other areas across campus. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides information and guidance on safe practices for…
Health and safety committee nominations open soon
Nominations will open soon for the next two-year term of UW’s health and safety committees. Every UW employee is represented by one of 10 committees; each plays a key role in supporting workplace…
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…