Staying Safe in Shops Poster
The Staying Safe in Shops poster is available in hardcopy format from the Shop Safety Program.
UW Fall Protection Program Manual
The UW Fall Protection Program Manual provides guidance for protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering…
Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area
Print and post the Warning Sign for Lead Storage Area in areas or on containers where metallic lead is stored.
UW Boating Safety Manual
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.
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UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual
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…
Biohazard Warning Sign
The Biohazard Warning Sign must be affixed to entry doors of the following laboratories/rooms:
BSL-2/ABSL-2
BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices/ABSL-2 with ABSL-3 practices
BSL-3/ABSL-3
BSL-2 with BSL-3…
Respirators: A Quick Guide
Respirators: A Quick Guide shows the differences between respirators, dust masks and surgical masks.
Spill Response Poster
Use the Spill Response Poster as a guide to clean up radiological, chemical and biohazardous spills.
Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster.
Warning Sign for Lead Use Area
Post this sign in locations where metallic lead is being used.
UW Lead Safety Program Manual
The UW Lead Safety Program Manual outlines the responsibilities of University departments, University employees and the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to protect…
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards poster shows the pictograms used in the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and explains the hazards associated with each…
Respiratory Protection Program Manual
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
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 Field Operations Safety Manual
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…
Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.
Laboratory Safety Manual
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…
Diving Safety Manual
The UW Diving Safety Manual applies specifically to scientific diving conducted under the auspices of the University of Washington. Additionally, it incorporates the standards of the American…