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IBC Project Review Flowchart

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The IBC Project Review Flowchart illustrates the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) approval process for projects with biohazards.

HSRAC Process Map for Diagnostic Imaging

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This document defines the process for approving human subject research studies that contain research use of radiation using diagnostic imaging.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Life Sciences Building

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW Life Sciences Building (LSB) location.

Replace Obsolete Biosafety Cabinets

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There are multiple models of biological safety cabinets (BSCs) at the UW that Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has identified as obsolete. Visit the Biological Safety Cabinets…

All-campus alert: Three UW students in Seattle screen for novel coronavirus

This message was emailed to the UW campus community on January 26, 2020.

Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) process flow chart

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Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms

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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,…

Laboratory Safety Escalation Procedure

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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…

Kitchen Fires in Campus Housing

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This safety information is intended to help on-campus residents prevent fires when cooking and respond if a fire occurs.

Fire Safety Alert: Steelcase LED Shelf Light

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EH&S issued a Fire Safety Alert to University building coordinators, facility managers, units and departments to identify and unplug Steelcase LED Shelf Light fixtures from building…

Alert: New Rule for Methylene Chloride

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University units that use methylene chloride in products such as degreasers, paint strippers, adhesive removers, solvent welding products, or plastic bonding agents may be impacted by a new…

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Animal Research

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous animal research waste.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: University of Washington Medical Center

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the UW Medicine University of Washington Medical Center.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: WaNPRC

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC).

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: South Lake Union

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW South Lake Union (SLU) location.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Main Campus and Leased Facilities

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste on the UW Seattle campus and leased facilities. Please note this flow chart does not apply to the Magnuson Health…

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Magnuson Health Sciences Center

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the Magnuson Health Sciences Center.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Harborview Research & Training Building

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the Harborview Research & Training Building.

UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Harborview Medical Center

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This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at Harborview Medical Center.

Fire Department Event Permit Flowchart

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Review the Fire Department Event Permit Flowchart to determine whether you need a permit from your local fire department. Visit the Fire Department Permits for Events webpage for more…