COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations
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
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
Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when conducting a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.
Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines
Review the Lab R.A.T. Guidelines document for details on conducting risk assessments using the Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.).
Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials and radiation producing machines in…
Guide to Business and Continuity and Recovery Planning for Laboratories and Research Facilities
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
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…
Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces
In some cases, permit-required confined spaces can be reclassified as non-permit spaces. Download the guidance document below and follow the instructions to temporarily reclassify a permit…
Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to help University departments, organizations, units, and supervisors to assess their workplace, select the right…
Preparing Radiation Items for Surplus
Follow the Preparing Radiation Items for Surplus guidance to prepare items associated with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation prior to sending to UW Surplus.
Additional information is…
Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
The purpose of the Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines is to inform users and others who may be exposed to anesthetic gases of the potential health hazards and methods of controlling…
Machine Safeguarding Guide
The intent of the Machine Safeguarding Guide is to provide UW shop managers, personnel, and students responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of shop machinery/equipment with…
Occupational Health Recommendations for Working with Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and Gerbils
UW personnel working with guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils should follow these occupational health recommendations.
Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces
The Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces outlines the University requirements and guidelines for mpox infection…
COVID-19 Guidelines Summary
The COVID-19 Guidelines Summary summarizes the current COVID-19 guidelines for the University of Washington.
Advisory Information for Employees who Voluntarily Use Respirators
UW employees who are not required to wear a respirator can voluntarily wear a filtering facepiece respirator, such as an N95 or KN95, for their personal use in the workplace.
UW employees…
COVID-19 Chemical Disinfectant Safety Information
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in the number of disinfection products used throughout UW departments. This document provides general information about EPA-registered disinfectants, such…
Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies Performance Standards and Guidelines
The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies Performance Standards and Guidelines are to assist University units and departments during the procurement process; it…
UW Photography Guidelines
The UW Photography Guidelines are intended for use in research, shop settings and other University locations with hazardous materials and/or physical safety hazards.
All individuals who appear…
Preparing Radiation Items for Surplus
Follow the Preparing Radiation Items for Surplus guidance to prepare items associated with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation prior to sending to UW Surplus.
Additional information is provided…