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Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual

Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
797.17KB (.pdf)
  Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.  

Approved Risk Language for Consent Forms

Approved Risk Language for Consent Forms
254.41KB (.pdf)

Laboratory Safety Manual

Laboratory Safety Manual
2.78MB (.pdf)
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…

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
5.11MB (.pdf)
Refer to this Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment when shipping dangerous goods.

IATA packing instructions 6502

IATA packing instructions 6502
146.00KB (.pdf)
These materials are used in the training course Shipping Biological Substances Category B Online.

Serum Banking Policy

Serum Banking Policy
162.70KB (.pdf)
This document outlines the serum banking policy at UW for research and support staff.  

Respiratory Protection Program Manual

Respiratory Protection Program Manual
4.15MB (.pdf)
  The Respiratory Protection Program Manual includes the applicable elements listed in the Washington Administrative Code 296-842-12005, including responsibilities and procedures…

UW Biosafety Manual

UW Biosafety Manual
1.51MB (.pdf)
The UW Biosafety Manual provides students, staff, and faculty at UW with information that is necessary to protect them and the surrounding community from possible hazards associated with the use of…

UW Fall Protection Program Manual

UW Fall Protection Program Manual
3.93MB (.pdf)
  The UW Fall Protection Program Manual provides guidance for protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering…

Radiation Safety Manual

Radiation Safety Manual
1.89MB (.pdf)
  The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.  

L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees

L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
309.38KB (.pdf)
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…

Unreturned Dosimeter Policy

Unreturned Dosimeter Policy
878.38KB (.pdf)
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…

UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual

UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual
6.45MB (.pdf)
  The UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual represents the University of Washington (UW) Hazardous Energy Control Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program. The purpose of this program manual is…

UW Boating Safety Manual

UW Boating Safety Manual
680.34KB (.pdf)
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…

UW Policy Regarding Health Screenings for Personnel in Animal Use and Care Environments

UW Policy Regarding Health Screenings for Personnel in Animal Use and Care Environments
64.91KB (.pdf)

UW Lead Safety Program Manual

UW Lead Safety Program Manual
1.09MB (.pdf)
  The UW Lead Safety Program Manual outlines the responsibilities of University departments, University employees and the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to protect…

EH&S Strategy Map

EH&S Strategy Map
240.71KB (.pdf)
  The UW Environmental Health & Safety programs and services follow our strategy map.  

Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy

Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy
264.25KB (.pdf)
  The Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy outlines the safety and occupational health requirements for work with vaccinia virus.  

UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol

UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol
239.11KB (.pdf)
  The UW Communicable Cleaning Protocol was developed by the University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) in coordination with campus custodial and…

UW Face Covering Policy

UW Face Covering Policy
177.16KB (.pdf)
  The University's Face Covering Policy describes the face coverings requirements at the UW in accordance with federal and state workplace safety requirements, and applicable local…

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