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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…

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

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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…

Laser Safety Manual

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EH&S Strategy Map

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The UW Environmental Health & Safety programs and services follow our strategy map.

Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy

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The Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy outlines the safety and occupational health requirements for work with vaccinia virus.

UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol

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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

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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…

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.

Approved Risk Language for Consent Forms

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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…

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

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Refer to this Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment when shipping dangerous goods.

IATA packing instructions 6502

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These materials are used in the training course Shipping Biological Substances Category B Online.

Serum Banking Policy

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This document outlines the serum banking policy at UW for research and support staff.

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…

Radiation Safety Manual (revised May 2023)

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The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.

UW Fall Protection Program Manual

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

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…

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…