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General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide

General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
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The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees…

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)

Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)
901.61KB (.docx)
  The Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) provides a framework for risk assessment complimenting the process researchers already use to answer scientific questions. This tool…

Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table

Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table
94.83KB (.pdf)
  Use the Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table as a tool to determine the type(s) of fall protection required and whether a Fall Protection Work Plan is required.  

Medical management information for BSL-3 and Select Agent research

Medical management information for BSL-3 and Select Agent research
68.33KB (.pdf)

EH&S Organization Chart

EH&S Organization Chart
233.54KB (.pdf)
  View the EH&S Organization Chart showing all functional units (sections) within the EH&S department and all staff within each section.  

Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide

Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide
293.03KB (.docx)
  The Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which shop workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against hazards during work operations…

Self-Assessment Worksheet for DURC-PEPP

Self-Assessment Worksheet for DURC-PEPP
1.19MB (.pdf)

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources
161.45KB (.pdf)
A list of resources to supplement Environmental Health & Safety's Bloodborne Pathogens for Non-Researchers course. Provided in English and Spanish.  

2025 Lab Safety Awareness Week Packet

2025 Lab Safety Awareness Week Packet
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Lab Safety Awareness Week is sponsored by CSHEMA and held at academic institutions nation-wide February 12-16, 2024. This event is dedicated to recognizing the successes of laboratory safety programs…

Safety Training for Laboratory Personnel

Safety Training for Laboratory Personnel
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  University laboratory personnel refer to this lab safety training matrix to determine the required and recommended safety training courses.  

UW Safety Responsibility Matrix

UW Safety Responsibility Matrix
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The UW Laboratories Safety Responsibility Matrix describes the specific responsibilities for laboratory safety held by University executive leadership, college/school, department, principal…

Lab Safety Rating Calculations

Lab Safety Rating Calculations
80.51KB (.pdf)
Safety rating calculations are based on an inspection's answers to 30 target questions derived from the checklist. These target questions address the most pressing issues related to lab safety. Visit…

Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide

Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide
3.09MB (.docx)
  The Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide  identifies hazards to which laboratory workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against these hazards during work operations.…

EH&S Safety Training Matrix for Shop Personnel

EH&S Safety Training Matrix for Shop Personnel
199.87KB (.pdf)
  Use the EH&S Safety Training Matrix for Shop Personnel to determine the required and required and recommended safety training courses for UW faculty, staff and students who may be…

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

Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
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  Use the Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Word) to conduct a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure. Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines…

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