UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: University of Washington Medical Center
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the UW Medicine University of Washington Medical Center.
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: WaNPRC
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC).
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: South Lake Union
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW South Lake Union (SLU) location.
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Main Campus and Leased Facilities
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste on the UW Seattle campus and leased facilities. Please note this flow chart does not apply to the Magnuson Health…
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Harborview Research & Training Building
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the Harborview Research & Training Building.
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Harborview Medical Center
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at Harborview Medical Center.
Autoclave Biological Indicator Quality Control Checklist
Use this form to record the monthly biological indicator results for autoclave monitoring compliance. Instructions for completing the test are on the backside of the form.Visit the Autoclave Safety…
Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet
Review the Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet instructions for the necessary steps researchers at the University must follow to purchase, replace,…
Biological Safety Cabinet certification staff contact information
Refer to the list of safety professionals according to your location.
Visit the Biological Safety Cabinets page for more information.
Chemical use in biological safety cabinets
A biological safety cabinet (BSC) can contain the most infectious pathogens. However, the BSC design determines its effectiveness. As a BSC user, it is important to understand there can be…
Approved biological safety cabinets
University units refer to this list of approved biological safety cabinets when selecting a cabinet.
Empty Chemical Containers
The Empty Chemical Containers Focus Sheet provides guidance to dispose of or reuse chemical containers in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.
Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
The Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Focus Sheet covers the health hazards of HF exposure, safe use, storage, emergency procedures, incident reporting, spills, and disposal.
Notice of Cleaning and Decontamination
The Notice of Cleaning and/or Decontamination Form must be completed by a UW employee knowledgeable of the hazardous materials used in, on and/or around a space, equipment, appliance or…
Fume Hoods
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Fume hoods are a primary method of exposure control in the laboratory. A fume hood is a ventilated enclosure that usually vents separately from the…