Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Refer to this Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment when shipping dangerous goods.
IATA packing instructions 6502
These materials are used in the training course Shipping Biological Substances Category B Online.
Serum Banking Policy
This document outlines the serum banking policy at UW for research and support staff.
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
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…
L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
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
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…
Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)
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
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.
EH&S Strategy Map
The UW Environmental Health & Safety programs and services follow our strategy map.
Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy
The Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy outlines the safety and occupational health requirements for work with vaccinia virus.
UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol
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
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…
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
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…
Electrical Circuit Breaker Reset Procedure
The Electrical Circuit Breaker Reset Procedure is for University personnel who are trained to reset an electrical circuit breaker and are unqualified electrical workers.
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Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide
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…
Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus Sheet
All UW units are required to inspect radiation personal protective equipment (RPPE) provided for employee protection; follow the requirements in the Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus…
Safety Training for Laboratory Personnel
University laboratory personnel refer to this lab safety training matrix to determine the required and recommended safety training courses.