Secondary Chemical Label 1
Secondary chemical container labels allow the user to identify chemical composition and mixtures while indicating hazards.
Secondary Chemical Label 2
Secondary chemical container labels allow the user to identify chemical composition and mixtures while indicating hazards.
Secondary Chemical Label 3
Secondary chemical container labels allow the user to identify chemical composition and mixtures while indicating hazards.
Biological Research Approval
Biological Use Authorization (BUA) is the process for reviewing and approving research involving biohazards, including recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA.
Liquid Nitrogen and Alarms in University Research Space
This report is intended to provide guidance on identifying and evaluating potential risks related to storage of liquid nitrogen in laboratory space, and how to best mitigate those risks at the…
Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet weather
Slips, trips and falls are leading causes of injury at the UW.
A slip, trip or fall can have a serious impact on a person’s health and well-being.
Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet…
Do not block campus fire lanes
When 9-1-1 is called on the Seattle campus, UW Police and Seattle Fire Department emergency vehicles will use designated fire lanes to get to the scene of the emergency quickly. It is critical that…
EHSA Guide: View Your RUA
University units use the EHSA Guide: View Your RUA to view current Radiation Use Authorization(s).
Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA) page for more…
EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Inventory
University units use the EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Inventory to view current radioactive materials inventory.
Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA) page for more…
EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Survey Equipment
University units use the EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Survey Equipment to view your survey meters, liquid scintillation counters, and gamma counters.
Visit the Environmental Health…
Responding to Lab Inspection Findings in EHSA
University units use the guide Responding to Lab Inspection Findings in EHSA to respond to biosafety lab inspection findings.
Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA…
Two ways to submit a chemical waste collection request
Chemical waste generators at the University have two ways to submit waste collection requests:
Directly from your MyChem inventory
From the Chemical Waste Disposal page
You can use these…
EGC1 Hazmat Screening Focus Sheet
Applicants completing an eGC1 are asked questions about quantities of hazardous materials they intend to use in their research. EH&S reviews this information to determine whether the…
Lab Safety Surveys and Inspections
The University is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe environmental for learning, teaching and conducting research. Executive Order 55 gives authority to the Environmental Health &…
Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy
The Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy outlines the safety and occupational health requirements for work with vaccinia virus.