Do an annual chemical inventory review
Have you reviewed your full chemical inventory in MyChem this year?
Even if you have been adding to and deleting items from your inventory, you will still need to attest to a full review of the…
EH&S Annual Report FY22
The EH&S Annual Report FY22 summarizes the work and accomplishments of the Environmental Health & Safety Department during fiscal year 2022.
UW Employee Health Center
WHO WE SERVE
The UW Employee Health Center in Environmental Health & Safety provides clinical services for UW personnel who are not employed by UW Medicine medical facilities.
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Radiation Detection Instrument Calibration
EH&S operates a radiation detection instrument repair and calibration facility that can accommodate a wide variety of equipment.
Routine calibration of radiation detection instruments is a…
Temporary Food Service Permit
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 Service Permit from UW…
Biological Research Safety
The Biosafety program serves to maintain safe conditions in research by containing biohazardous agents. Biosafety helps to prevent harm to humans, animals and the environment.
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Ergonomics
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Ergonomics Program helps University departments/units and personnel identify risk factors that can contribute to the development of work-related…
Biosafety Level 2 with Biosafety Level 3 Practices (BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices) Inspection Checklist
Biosafety Level 2 with Biosafety Level 3 Practices (BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices) Inspection Checklist
Shop Safety Plan Template
The Shop Safety Plan Template (Word) helps University units and departments address the potential hazards and risks associated with shops and maker spaces and to prevent injuries and…
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…
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…
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…