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COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations

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The COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations guidelines were developed to help ensure the health and safety of personnel conducting scuba diving by reducing the potential for…

Chemical Safety Levels and Hazard Codes

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The chemical inventories in MyChem are automatically assigned to a Chemical Safety Level (CSL) based on the quantity and type of hazards present. CSLs include both physical and health hazards…

Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.) Guidelines

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Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when conducting a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.

UW Field Operations Safety Manual

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The content in the UW Field Operations Safety Manual focuses on risk management issues that are relevant for field courses and research, international trips, research expeditions, and…

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.) Guidelines

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Review the Lab R.A.T. Guidelines document for details on conducting risk assessments using the Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.).

UW Lead Safety Program Manual

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The UW Lead Safety Program Manual outlines the responsibilities of University departments, University employees and the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to protect…

Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs

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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials and radiation producing machines in…

Laser Safety Manual

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Guide to Business and Continuity and Recovery Planning for Laboratories and Research Facilities

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The Guide to Business and Continuity and Recovery Planning for Laboratories and Research Facilities was developed to help laboratory managers, principal investigators, responsible…

Guidance for Building Water Flushing and Sampling During Low Flow or Low Occupancy

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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and UW Facilities (UWF) have established a protocol for water quality verification and sampling in University buildings that were temporarily…

Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual

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Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.

Radiation Doses for Consent Forms

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Stormwater Management Program UW Seattle 2016

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Operations and Maintenance Plan for UW Bothell and Cascadia College July 2017

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Stormwater Management Program UWBCC July 2017

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Laboratory Safety Manual

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Welcome to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM). Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete LSM and make it available to laboratory staff. Staff in UW…

Reproductive Hazard Guidelines

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The Reproductive Hazard Guidelines inform employees, students, and volunteers about potential reproductive and developmental hazards, and advise on safe work conditions and practices in…

Respiratory Protection Program Manual

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The Respiratory Protection Program Manual includes the applicable elements listed in the Washington Administrative Code 296-842-12005, including responsibilities and procedures…

EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators

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The Guide for Principal Investigators (PI Guide) is an introduction to Environmental Health & Safety for principal investigators (PIs) who are new to the University of Washington and…