Mercury Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Fees
UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) charges fees for Temporary Food Establishment Permits based on the temporary food establishment’s (TFE’s) risk level (minimal, moderate, or complex),…
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application Form
UW students and personnel hosting or sponsoring an event at a UW location where food will be served, sold, or given away may need to apply for a Temporary Food Establishment Permit from UW…
Emergency Procedures Flip Chart
Areas with hazardous materials can post the Emergency Procedures Flip Chart to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Laser Hazard Assessment Checklist
The UW Laser Safety Officer conducts a hazard assessment on all Class 3B and Class 4 lasers at the University of Washington.Visit the Laser Safety page for more information.
Faster way to request routine chemical waste collection
Chemical waste generators will soon have a new, faster way to submit a Routine Chemical Waste Collection Request. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is in the process of adding QR…
2025 Q1 RSC Agenda 3/4/25
Radiation Safety Committee Meeting Agenda 3.4.25Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
RSC Agenda 3/24/25 Special Meeting
Agenda for the special meeting of the UW Radiation Safety Committee on 3/24/25Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces Poster
Food service establishments are required to sanitize food contact surfaces after cleaning with soap and water. Sanitizing can use high heat or approved chemical solutions to reduce germs on surfaces…
Keep clear of Avian Influenza (bird flu)
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published a new focus sheet on Avian Influenza, commonly known as “bird flu.” This resource is intended to help the UW community stay informed on recent…
Help keep wildlife wild
Learn Why You Shouldn't Feed Wildlife at the UW Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind gesture, but it can have unintended consequences for both animals and people and contribute to human-…
2024 Q2 RSC Agenda 05/14/24
Agenda for Radiation Safety Committee on 5/14/24
Health Sciences BB Tower Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Health Sciences BB Tower Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…
Suzzalo Library Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Suzzalo Library Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency: Wireless…
Physics Astronomy Building Wireless Cellular Antennas
The Physics Astronomy Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the …
Mechanical Engineering Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Mechanical Engineering Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the…
McMahon Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The McMahon Hall Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…
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…