Hazardous Material Disposal and Recycling
University personnel have the following options for getting rid of hazardous materials and potentially contaminated supplies and equipment.Note: Not all options are available for all items.
New safety guidelines for working near wireless cellular antennas
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) published new guidelines for radiofrequency safety aimed at protecting workers who perform tasks on rooftops with wireless cellular antennas.The key…
Radiation Safety Inspection Checklist Explanations
Radiation Safety staff will periodically inspect labs with a Radiation Use Authorization according to Washington State Department of Health requirements (in addition to the monthly surveys RUA…
2024 Q4 RSC Agenda 11/19/24
University of Washington Radiation Safety Committee meeting agenda for 11/19/24.
Visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.
EH&S move to Gateway building
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd …
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
Directions to EHS
View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.
EHSA Guide: Laser Inventory Review
Principal Investigators and Permit Contacts follow this guide for reviewing and verifying their registered laser inventory and Laser Use Authorization (LUA) through the UW Environmental…
EHSA Guide: Laser Registration
Principal Investigators and Permit Contacts follow this guide for submitting a Laser Registration for Class 3B or 4 lasers through the UW Environmental Health and Safety Assistant…
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.
New drowning prevention guidance
The Environmental Health & Safety Boating Safety Program created two new resources to help UW personnel identify and reduce the risk of drowning while working on, over, or alongside water. These…
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.
2024 Q2 RSC Agenda 05/14/24
Agenda for Radiation Safety Committee on 5/14/24
New and updated shop and maker space safety resources
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published updates to our Shop and Maker Space Safety resources for units and departments that operate shops and maker spaces at the University of…
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…