Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Manual
The Respirable Crystalline Silica Safety Manual outlines the responsibilities of University units, personnel and the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to protect…
Crystalline Silica Exposure Control Work Plan Template
A Crystalline Silica Exposure Control Plan is required when respirable crystalline silica exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 25 μg/m3TWA8e of respirable crystalline silica in…
UW Photography Guidelines
The UW Photography Guidelines are intended for use in research, shop settings and other University locations with hazardous materials and/or physical safety hazards.
All individuals who…
2023 Lab Safety Awareness Week Challenge Card
Participants in this year’s Lab Safety Awareness Week who conduct a check of their lab’s safety resources are eligible to win a prize from EH&S by completing our 2023 Lab Safety Awareness…
Lab Safety Awareness Week 2023
Help raise awareness of safe lab practices!Lab Safety Awareness Week is an event held at academic institutions nation-wide February 13-17. This event is dedicated to recognizing the successes of…
New safety guidelines for photography
The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) created guidelines for safely conducting photo and video sessions in University locations with hazards while also ensuring the images…
Laser Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could result in a fire, and air contaminants (fumes, vapors or particulates produced when the laser…
Why you are required to submit a Chemical Waste Collection Request
EH&S needs the information you provide in the Chemical Waste Collection Request for safety, legal, and logistical reasons.
Safety: Knowing the potential hazards associated with each…
2023 Hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen organic strawberries
June 9, 2023 - This recall has been expanded to include select Wawona Frozen Foods Organic Daybreak Blend frozen fruit blend packages that were distributed in Washington state Costco stores…
Passive Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters
Follow the steps in the Passive Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters guide to control exposure to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs).
Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
The purpose of the Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines is to inform users and others who may be exposed to anesthetic gases of the potential health hazards and methods of controlling…
Owner Project Requirements Template for Capital Safety Project
The purpose of the Owner Project Requirements Template (Word) is to provide clear and concise documentation of the Project Owner’s goals, expectations and requirements for a Capital…
Caution Sign Instructions
Use the Caution Sign Instructions for creating and posting caution signs in areas where hazardous materials are present.
EH&S Organization Chart
View the EH&S Organization Chart showing all functional units (sections) within the EH&S department and all staff within each section.
Hazardous Material Spills
A hazardous material spill is an uncontrolled release of a substance that is potentially hazardous to humans, animals and/or the environment. University personnel and students working with hazardous…
Worker Memorial Day 2025
Each year, thousands of workers are killed, and millions more are injured or diseased because of their jobs. Please join us on Worker Memorial Day to honor those who have died in 2024 from a work-…
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. Visit…
Record chemical inventories for research vessels in MyChem
Personnel working on UW research vessels can now add their chemical inventories into MyChem, the University’s chemical tracking system. UW personnel who use chemicals or chemical-containing products…
MyChem users required to upload SDSs
MyChem requires users to upload a safety data sheet (SDS) when adding a new chemical to an inventory if that chemical does not currently exist in the MyChem database. If you have chemicals in…
Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) Entry Form
The Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) Entry Form is required for entry into any permit-required confined space. The PRCS Entry Form may be used for either an alternative methods entry or a…