Why you are required to submit a Chemical Waste Collection Request
EH&S needs the information you provide in the Chemical Waste Collection Request for safety, legal, and logistical reasons.
Safety: Knowing the potential hazards associated with each…
New Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course
Updated April 10, 2023
EH&S is offering a Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course which is required for University electricians, welders, and other personnel who are assigned to…
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.
Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) Entry Form
The Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) Entry Form is required for entry into any permit-required confined space. The PRCS Entry Form may be used for either an alternative methods entry or a…
Biological Safety Cabinets
Updated June 28, 2024
Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) are used to protect personnel, products and the environment from exposure to biohazards and cross contamination during routine…
PRCS Rescue Service Evaluation Form
Rescue services for confined spaces must be specially qualified, trained, and equipped personnel to enter and remove Entrants from confined spaces. This could be a special unit within a local…
Prevent Stormwater Pollution Focus Sheet
The Prevent Stormwater Pollution Focus Sheet asks the UW campus community to protect our waterways by keeping pollutants out of stormwater drains and reporting spills to EH&S.
Key Elements of Lab Self-Inspections
Use the Key Elements of Lab Self-Inspections to ensure that all key elements are covered when you conduct a self-assessment of your laboratory or research space.
Grounding and Bonding Focus Sheet
Use and dispensing of flammable liquids presents fire and explosion hazards to facilities and occupants. Proper grounding and bonding limits the potential of static electrical spark…
National Biosafety Month 2021: Wear a Lab Coat to Protect Yourself
October is National Biosafety Month, a time to focus on your lab’s biosafety policies and procedures. For 2021, EH&S would like labs to focus on the importance of wearing lab coats. Lab…
Sharps and Lab Glass Waste
Laboratory personnel and principal investigators (PIs) are responsible to properly identify, packaging, decontaminate, and dispose of sharps and laboratory glass and plastic waste. For site-specific…
New Notice of Cleaning and Decontamination Form
A new Notice of Cleaning and/or Decontamination Form was published in August 2021 to replace the prior decontamination form. The new form contains expanded information to include cleaning as…
Evaluation for Diving Safety
Evaluation Form for Diving Safety
Instructions: Complete this form to request a diving safety evaluation. Contact the Diving Safety Program at divesafe@uw.edu with questions.
The University of…
Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms
The Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms (PDF) provides instructions for University personnel and students if you feel sick, test positive,…
Sample COVID-19 Area Notification
The Sample COVID-19 Area Notification (Word) represents a sample of the types of notifications that are sent to UW community members who are close contacts of individuals …
Laboratory Safety Escalation Procedure
The Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee provides input and guidance to the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S), the Executive Office and the Provost…
Workplace incident investigation training
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) offers an online training course called Five Whys Root Cause Analysis. This training is recommended for University supervisors and other personnel…