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…
Hazardous Energy Control-Lockout/Tagout Focus Sheet
UW employees who service, repair or maintain equipment, machinery or systems should control hazardous energy with lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures.
Sit-Stand Workstation Focus Sheet
This focus sheet contains Environmental Health & Safety's sit-stand workstation policy for adjustable height desks as it applies to UW employees.
Job Hazard Analysis
A job hazard analysis (JHA) is a method for identifying and evaluating hazards associated with tasks (steps) with a specific job or activity and eliminating or mitigating them prior to conducting…
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.
University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan
The University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan (Word) helps ensure the health and safety of personnel by reducing the potential for COVID-19 transmission at the University of…
UW Face Covering Policy
The University's Face Covering Policy describes the face coverings requirements at the UW in accordance with federal and state workplace safety requirements, and applicable local…
Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators
The Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators chart shows the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical/procedure masks and N95 respirators.
Safety Data Sheet Review-ECOLAB Peroxid Multi Surface Cleaner Disinfectant
Safety data sheet review of ECOLAB Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner -Disinfectant by EH&S for UW Facilities.
Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices
Review and implement these guidelines in your laboratory if you work with biotoxins.
Use the Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biotoxins…
Responding to Lab Inspection Findings in EHSA
University units use the guide Responding to Lab Inspection Findings in EHSA to respond to biosafety lab inspection findings.
Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA…
Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy
The Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy outlines the safety and occupational health requirements for work with vaccinia virus.
Third Generation Lentiviral Vectors
This document outlines the UW Institutional Biosafety Committee's working definition of 3rd generation lentiviral vectors.
UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol
The UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol was developed by the University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) in coordination with campus custodial and…
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS RESOURCES
EH&S provides information and resources for the University community to reduce the potential for respiratory virus transmission that align with federal, state and local workplace safety…