Implementation of a Tobacco free Campus Report
This report provides a brief synopsis of the exhaustive evidence of the adverse health effects of tobacco use, and a summary of the multitude of approaches and experiences that other…
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees.…
Lithium Battery Safety
This paper provides information on the safe procurement, handling, storage and disposal of lithium-ion batteries to help prevent fire, injury and loss of intellectual and other property…
Liquid Nitrogen and Alarms in University Research Space
This report is intended to provide guidance on identifying and evaluating potential risks related to storage of liquid nitrogen in laboratory space, and how to best mitigate those risks at…
IBC Project Review Flowchart
The IBC Project Review Flowchart illustrates the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) approval process for projects with biohazards.
HSRAC Process Map for Diagnostic Imaging
This document defines the process for approving human subject research studies that contain research use of radiation using diagnostic imaging.
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
Use the Field Work Risk Assessment Tool to conduct a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when…
Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)
The Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) provides a framework for risk assessment complimenting the process researchers already use to answer scientific questions. This tool…
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.
Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table
Use the Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table as a tool to determine the type(s) of fall protection required and whether a Fall Protection Work Plan is required.
UW Biohazard Waste Flow Chart: Life Sciences Building
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW Life Sciences Building (LSB) location.
EH&S Annual Report FY20
The EH&S annual report summarizes the work and accomplishments of the Environmental Health & Safety Department during fiscal year 2020.
EH&S Annual Report FY23
The EH&S Annual Report FY23 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2023.
UW Bothell Annual Stormwater Report
Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Program Stormwater Report for UW BothellRead more about stormwater management on the Stormwater page.
UW Seattle Water Quality Program Annual Report 2021
Washington State Department of Ecology MS4 Annual Repot for University of Washington Seattle stormwater permit number WAR044700.
Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide
The Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which shop workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against hazards during work operations…
Respiratory Illness Flowchart
The Respiratory Illness Flowchart provides instructions for University personnel and students who have respiratory illness symptoms, or were exposed to someone with a respiratory…
Laboratory Safety Escalation Procedure
The Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee provides input and guidance to the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S), the Executive Office and the Provost…