Motorboat Operator Instructor Training Course Flyer
The Motorboat Operator Instructor Training Course (MOITC) is for experienced motorboat operators who have a desire to teach courses, specifically the Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC).…
Motorboat Operator Training Course Flyer
The Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC) is recommended for all University of Washington personnel who operate motorized watercraft less than 65 feet in length to perform their duties.
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Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet
The Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet can help University retail food establishments protect workers, customers, and the facility from heat, smoke, fumes, chemical, and/or water…
Updated Lab Safety Manual now available
The December 2024 version of the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM) is now available for download or printing. It's time for principal investigators to review, bookmark, or…
Standard Operating Procedures versus Safety Data Sheets
Safety data sheets (SDSs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are both required elements of a laboratory’s chemical hygiene plan but each captures different types of information. Use the…
Lab Safety Rating Calculations
Safety rating calculations are based on an inspection's answers to 30 target questions derived from the checklist. These target questions address the most pressing issues related to lab safety.Visit…
Laboratory-Specific Safety Training Record
UW research and training laboratories can download and use the Laboratory-Specific Safety Training Record to record trainings related to the Chemical Hygiene Plan, chemical safety,…
Incompatible Chemicals Focus Sheet
The Incompatible Chemicals Focus Sheet contains a Chemical Compatibility Chart chart adapted from the CRC Laboratory Handbook which groups various chemicals into 23 groups with…
NFPA Hazard Ratings and Permit Thresholds
The NFPA hazard rating system refers to a safety standard by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) that outlines a hazard rating system for emergency personnel.
The NFPA 704…
Caution and Warning Signs
Caution Signs are required to be posted at the entrance to a space where hazardous materials are stored or used. The Caution Sign is based on a location's chemical inventory; it alerts emergency…
Automated External Defibrillators Focus Sheet
University units with an AED must follow the guidance in the Automated External Defibrillators Focus Sheet.
Automated External Defibrillators
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are electronic devices designed to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and treat them through defibrillation, an electrical shock that allows the heart to…
Capital Safety Projects
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) funds capital projects to improve safety-related building elements and safety systems to mitigate occupational and environmental hazards at the UW.What…
Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) Template
EH&S developed the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) template to assist University units and departments in preparing for building emergencies. Please refer to the…
Fire Safety Evacuation Plan (FSEP) Instructions
University units follow the Fire Safety Evacuation Plan Instructions when completing their Fire Safety Evacuation Plan.Visit the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan page for…
Map of Mass Assembly Areas on the Seattle Campus
MAP OF MASS ASSEMBLY AREAS ON THE SEATTLE CAMPUS
The shaded numbered areas on the map are the Seattle Campus Mass Assembly Areas. These areas may be used during a campus-wide…
Evacuation Director Focus Sheet
The Evacuation Director Focus Sheet describes the responsibilities of the Evacuation Director to partner with EH&S to develop a Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan and prepare for…
Evacuation Warden Focus Sheet
The Evacuation Warden Focus Sheet describes the responsibilities of the evacuation warden to prepare for building emergency evacuations.
Classroom Evacuations
The Classroom Evacuations focus sheet has been archived.
Please refer to the Faculty Preparedness in the Classroom webpage for information on preparing and responding to…