Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Respirator Request Form
University supervisors submit a Respirator Request Form to EH&S, when respiratory hazards are first identified, when processes change that may impact respiratory hazards, and…
Respiratory Protection
When respirators are used properly, they can prevent injury and illnesses from exposure to airborne substances that may be inhaled.University managers and supervisors are responsible for controlling…
List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
Refer to the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities when shipping hazardous materials.
Download secondary chemical container labels
Many laboratories use hazardous chemicals that are purchased in large quantities and then transferred into smaller secondary containers (e.g., vials, flasks or bottles), or prepared as diluted…
National Biosafety Month 2018: Promoting a culture of safety
During 2018's National Biosafety Month, you are encouraged to focus attention on biosafety policies and practices. Investigators and laboratory managers can raise biosafety awareness, discuss the…
Specific Chemical Hazards
Chemicals are used in laboratories, maker spaces, shops and other areas across campus. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides information and guidance on safe practices for…
Safety Data Sheet Template
Use a Safety Data Sheet Template if synthesizing a hazardous chemical. The PI or manager must generate a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant label and safety data sheet (SDS) before…
Biohazardous Waste Flow Charts
Refer to the biohazardous waste flow charts below for site-specific information.Animal Research WasteHarborview Medical CenterHarborview Research & Training BuildingLife Sciences BuildingMagnuson…
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.
Lead Safety in Shops and Labs Focus Sheet
This focus sheet describes the hazards of exposure to lead and ways to prevent or control exposure in shops, maker spaces, and labs.
Lead Safety for Scuba Divers Focus Sheet
Personal exposure to lead can be hazardous to health. It is important for divers to understand the potential hazards of lead in order to protect themselves. Divers can work safely with lead by having…
Metallic Lead Safety Focus Sheet
This focus sheet covers the health hazards of metallic lead, how metallic lead is used at the UW, and how to prevent exposure.
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.
Plant Research Biosafety
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Plants are an important research tool used to learn more about basic life processes and to help answer questions in agriculture, health and the…
BSL-3 and Select Agent Medical Management Information
Use the BSL-3/ABSL-3 Medical Management site to access agent-specific information and medical management plans for BSL-3 and select agent research at UW.
COVID-19 Research Biosafety
Learn the research requirements and safe lab practices for work with SARS-CoV-2 and associated samples.
Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet
Nitric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid and strong oxidizer used primarily for nitration of organic molecules and washing glassware or metal equipment. Nitric acid reacts violently…
Reduce your risk of a nitric acid incident
Principal investigators planning to use nitric acid should follow safe use and storage practices, develop an SOP and provide documented training to all lab personnel.
The hazards…