Sharps Safety Tools and Resources Presentation
The Sharps Safety Tools and Resources Presentation recommends safer sharps devices, PPE and other tools to reduce the risk of sharps injuries.
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Sharp Safety Devices Poster
The Sharp Safety Devices Poster recommends safer sharps devices and other tools to reduce the risk of sharps injuries.
Visit the Sharps Safety page for more information.
EH&S move to Gateway building
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd …
Sharps Safety
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is committed to working with University personnel to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries before, during, and after procedures involving sharps. The…
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
Directions to EHS
View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.
EHSA Guide: Laser Inventory Review
Principal Investigators and Permit Contacts follow this guide for reviewing and verifying their registered laser inventory and Laser Use Authorization (LUA) through the UW Environmental…
EHSA Guide: Laser Registration
Principal Investigators and Permit Contacts follow this guide for submitting a Laser Registration for Class 3B or 4 lasers through the UW Environmental Health and Safety Assistant…
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources
A list of resources to supplement Environmental Health & Safety's Bloodborne Pathogens for Non-Researchers course. Provided in English and Spanish.
Export restrictions on certain pathogens
EH&S Biosafety is sharing a message on behalf of the UW Export Controls Office:There are U.S. export license requirements for certain pathogens and toxins, including genetic elements from, and/or…
Emergency Procedures Flip Chart
Areas with hazardous materials can post the Emergency Procedures Flip Chart to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Biosafety Month 2025: Learn how a biosafety cabinet protects you
October is Biosafety Month, a time to focus on biosafety practices in your lab. For 2025, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) encourages labs to learn more about how biosafety cabinets…
Laser Hazard Assessment Checklist
The UW Laser Safety Officer conducts a hazard assessment on all Class 3B and Class 4 lasers at the University of Washington.Visit the Laser Safety page for more information.
Updated biosafety requirements for SARS-CoV-2 research
The recent biological safety level recommendations from the CDC and NIH to reduce the SARS-CoV-2 risk group biosafety levels (BSLs) prompted the University of Washington Institutional Biosafety…
2025 Q1 RSC Agenda 3/4/25
Radiation Safety Committee Meeting Agenda 3.4.25Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
Biohazard Transport Policy
Transporting Biohazardous Agents and Laboratory SpecimensThis policy outlines the proper procedures for transporting biohazardous agents and laboratory specimens within buildings and between…
Two new federal policies impacting research with synthetic nucleic acids and biological agents and toxins expected in May 2025
In May 2025, two new federal policy frameworks impacting research are scheduled to be implemented. More information will be provided prior to implementation. We understand that these new…
RSC Agenda 3/24/25 Special Meeting
Agenda for the special meeting of the UW Radiation Safety Committee on 3/24/25Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
Biotoxin Safety
Learn how to work safely with biotoxins and if the biotoxin you use is subject to additional regulatory oversight.
Autoclave Safety
Learn how to safely operate an autoclave and treat biohazardous waste for disposal according to applicable regulations.