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
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.
Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet
The Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet contains important safety information for authorized personnel performing service and maintenance of machines, equipment, and systems in groups of…
Winter Season Safety
The Winter Season Safety Focus Sheet provides the UW community with guidance on winter walking, preventing falls, working safely outdoors, decorating safely, and traveling in the…
EH&S Annual Report FY23
The EH&S Annual Report FY23 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2023.
Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
Avoid accidents and injuries by following the tips in the Box Cutter Safety Focus Sheet.
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.
Creating Electronic Chemical Hygiene Plans
Chemical Hygiene Plans (CHPs) include lab-specific information and relevant documents in addition to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM) provided by EH&S. This information must be…
Prevent and Manage Amplicon Contamination in Your Lab
This focus sheet describes how to prevent and manage amplicon contamination in the laboratory. Those who work with nucleic acids, plasmid preparations and PCR products from SARS-CoV-2 gene targets…
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.
Milling Machines and CNC Mills Focus Sheet
Milling machines and computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) mills use moving cutters and/or move stock materials to cut shapes in materials such as metal, wood or plastic. Follow safety precautions when…
Portable Air Cleaner Selection, Care and Maintenance
Air-purifying devices, such as a portable air cleaner, can be an effective supplement to building ventilation and can help improve indoor air quality, especially when eliminating the source of…
Laser Cutter Safety Focus Sheet
Laser cutters pose potential hazards from exposure to the laser light, high temperatures that could result in a fire, and air contaminants (fumes, vapors or particulates produced when the laser…
Fire Extinguisher Safety Focus Sheet
Follow the guidance in the Fire Extinguisher Safety Focus Sheet to prepare to use a fire extinguisher safely.