Laboratory-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan Template
Laboratories can use this template to document the Laboratory Safety Manual as the lab's Chemical Hygiene Plan, which spaces it covers and what is included.
Lab Safety Manual Log of Changes
Log of most recent changes to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual
Chemical Treatment Log
By law, Environmental Health & Safety is required to report all hazardous waste treatment at the University. If treating waste, you are required to:
Have an approved procedure;…
Research Occupational Health
The UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Occupational Health Program mission is to ensure the health and safety of University personnel and students. We provide information…
Reproductive Hazard Guidelines
The Reproductive Hazard Guidelines inform employees, students, and volunteers about potential reproductive and developmental hazards, and advise on safe work conditions and practices in…
Updated Lab Safety Training Requirements
The Laboratory Safety and Compliance training course is now “required initial training” for all Principal Investigators, lab managers, lab chemical hygiene officers, and people working in a…
Formaldehyde SOP Template
University laboratories and users of formaldehyde complete the Formaldehyde SOP Template (Word) by filling in chemical/lab-specific information.
Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices
In a laboratory setting, researchers and workers may be exposed to formaldehyde vapor emitted from formalin and paraformaldehyde solutions or from contaminated surfaces or materials. …
Gear up for summer lab work
Summer in Seattle means hiking, biking, kayaking and ... lab work. Yes, many of us spend gorgeous summer days working in the lab. While it's fine to wear shorts, skirts, sandals or flip flops outside…
Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid SOP Template
University laboratories and users of hydrofluoric acid (HF) complete the Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid SOP Template (Word) by filling in chemical/lab-specific information
Compressed Gas SOP
Complete the Compressed Gas SOP template to create standard operating procedures that describe the safety measures required when using compressed gases.
Diphtheria Toxin SOP
If you work with diphtheria toxin, you need to have a specific SOP.
Use this Diphtheria Toxin SOP template (Word) to create your SOP. Then provide training to any personnel handling diphtheria toxin…
Biological Toxin SOP
If you work with biological toxins, you need to have a toxin-specific SOP in place for each toxin used.
Use Biological Toxin SOP template (Word) to create your SOP. Then provide training to any…