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University-Wide Health and Safety Committee Charter

University-Wide Health and Safety Committee Charter
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The U-Wide Health and Safety Committee (U-Wide) will convene per the University of Washington (UW) Executive Order 55. Members include elected, appointed, and Ex Officio employees. Meetings are…

L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees

L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
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The Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) granted a variance to the University of Washington regarding employee­-elected safety and health committee…

NIH Guidelines Exempt Experiments

This document lists the exempt experiments that fall under Section III-F of the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.  

Unreturned Dosimeter Policy

Unreturned Dosimeter Policy
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It is expected that 90% of dosimeters issued to a series will be accounted for within 30 days of the end of the wear period specified on each dosimeter. If a series fails to meet this…

Ergonomics Evaluation

Office Ergonomics Evaluation Form Instructions: Complete this form to request an ergonomics evaluation of an office workstation. For other types of ergonomics evaluations, please contact ehsergo@uw.…

Radiation Safety Without Paper

Radiation Safety Without Paper
1.13MB (.pptx)
  This poster was presented at the TAP Showcase on March 6, 2018.  

Lab Safety Survey Digital Dashboard Enhancements

Lab Safety Survey Digital Dashboard Enhancements
877.47KB (.pptx)
  This poster was presented at the TAP Showcase on March 6, 2018.  

Space Heaters and Other Temporary Portable Heaters

Space Heaters and Other Temporary Portable Heaters
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  In the event a heating system fails, or there is inadequate heat to an area, every effort should be made to correct the problem with building heating before using temporary or portable heat…

Select the correct PPE to protect against eye hazards

Several recent incidents have occurred at the University in which a chemical or infectious material splashed or splattered into the eye because the individual was not wearing the correct…

Lab animal allergens: Nothing to sneeze about

Lab animal allergens can be a serious health concern for those who work with animals at the UW; it’s important to understand the health risks and how to protect yourself. Environmental Health &…

Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet

Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
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This focus sheet describes the hazards of exposure to lead and ways to prevent or control exposure in shops, maker spaces, and labs.

Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet

Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
446.53KB (.pdf)
Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important for divers to understand the potential hazards of lead in order to protect themselves. Divers can work safely with lead by having…

Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet

Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
348.20KB (.pdf)
This focus sheet covers the health hazards of metallic lead, how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure.

Walk safely on wet, icy and slippery surfaces

Slips, trips and falls are more frequent in rainy or icy weather, in darkness, when walking on uneven surfaces, and when we're in a hurry.  Visit the UW Alert Blog and Snow Removal…

Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area

Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area
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  Print and post the Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area in areas or on containers where metallic lead is stored.  

Plant Research Biosafety

Image Plants are an important research tool used to learn more about basic life processes and to help answer questions in agriculture, health and the…

Ranae Ranade

Boating Safety

Image   The University of Washington has a unique blend of water-based research, academic and recreation activities. A wide range of boats…

UW Boating Safety Manual

UW Boating Safety Manual
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Faculty, staff and students at the University who are using research vessels required for employment or education must observe the standards and safety practices in the UW Boating Safety Manual. View…

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)
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  The Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) provides a framework for risk assessment complimenting the process researchers already use to answer scientific questions. This tool…

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