Notice of Laboratory Moveout
If you are partially or completely vacating your laboratory for remodeling, relocation or closure, you must leave it clean and safe. Follow all applicable instructions on the Notice of Laboratory…
Updated UW Field Operations Safety Manual now available
If your research includes operations out in the field, download the latest version of the UW Field Operations Safety Manual, which provides updated information on state regulations, UW policies, safe…
Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization
Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization describes control measures and required signage for four categories of exposure to radiofrequencies.
Safe Handling of Cryogenic Substances
A superconducting magnet uses two types of cryogens (liquid helium and liquid nitrogen). Cryogenic liquids can be handled easily and safely, provided certain precautions are followed as…
Superconducting Magnets: Basic Safety
There are a number of basic safety considerations for personnel using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other superconducting magnetic equipment,…
Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus Sheet
All UW units are required to inspect radiation personal protective equipment (RPPE) provided for employee protection; follow the requirements in the Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus…
Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist
A sample of the Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist form that is used by our survey team during lab inspections that can also be used for self evaluation of your lab.Also refer to…
Mary Gates Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Mary Gates Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…
Lander Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Lander Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…
HMC: Patricia Steele Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The HMC: Patricia Steele Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency…
UW Bothell Discovery Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The UW Bothell Discovery Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the …
4545 Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The 4545 Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…
Fire Code Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Compliance
Labs, shops and other locations that use chemicals must comply with the hazardous materials provisions of the International Fire Code. This code limits quantities of certain chemicals based upon the…
MRI Medical Screening
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) medical safety screening assures the safety of all UW employees who may be exposed to the magnetic resonance magnet.
The magnetic resonance (MR) system uses a…
Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide
The Laboratory PPE Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which laboratory workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against these hazards during work operations.…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work…
Pressure Vessels
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Pressure vessels, autoclaves and steam sterilizers operating at pressures greater than 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) and larger than…