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…
EGC1 Hazmat Screening Focus Sheet
Applicants completing an eGC1 are asked questions about quantities of hazardous materials they intend to use in their research. EH&S reviews this information to determine whether the…
Third Generation Lentiviral Vectors
This document outlines the UW Institutional Biosafety Committee's working definition of 3rd generation lentiviral vectors.
Space Heaters and Other Temporary Portable Heaters
In the event a heating system fails, or there is inadequate heat to an area, every effort should be made to correct the problem with building heating before using temporary or portable heat…
Mold in Cold Rooms Focus Sheet
Mold growth can occur in cold rooms when ambient humidity is high, where there is poor ventilation, insulation failure, or when wood, cardboard, and other porous materials that can grow mold…
Working Alone Safely Focus Sheet
Working alone applies to work or study occurring when no other person is in direct line of sight or within hearing range of the person working. A person may work alone in a lab, office, shop or…
Vacuum Pump Safety Focus Sheet
Vacuum pumps are used to remove air and other vapors from a vessel or manifold. The most common usages in laboratories are on rotary evaporators, drying manifolds, centrifugal concentrators,…
Fire Extinguisher Use
Read the focus sheet for information about safely using a fire extinguisher, which involves training to operate it, awareness of potential personal exposure toextinguishing materials,…
Fire Code Classifications for Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are classified according to the International Fire Code, which limits quantities of certain chemicals based on physical and health hazards, and sets requirements for…
Working with Birds and Poultry
Occupational health recommendations and requirements for University personnel working with birds and poultry
Incident Reporting Poster
University units and departments download the Incident Reporting Poster and place it where personnel can view it as a reminder of the importance of timely reporting.
Food Worker Safety Focus Sheet
The information in the Food Worker Safety Focus Sheet educates food workers about foodborne diseases and how to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission.
Stay Healthy, Huskies Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Stay Healthy, Huskies Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 and respiratory illness policies and…
Clean and Disinfect Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Clean and Disinfect Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
Mask Are Recommended Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Masks Are Recommended Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …
Masks Are Required Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Masks Are Required Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. Description…
Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the Wash Your Hands the Right Way Poster to help keep the UW community informed about current University policies and recommendations. …