Building Emergency Procedures: Hazardous Material Spill or Release
The University provides the Building Emergency Procedures: Hazardous Material Spill or Release (Word) to help UW personnel, students and visitors prepare for responding to an emergency…
Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices
In a laboratory setting, researchers and workers may be exposed to formaldehyde vapor emitted from formalin and paraformaldehyde solutions or from contaminated surfaces or materials. …
Capital Safety Project Request Form
Complete the Capital Safety Project Request Form to request assistance with implementing a project to improve safety-related building elements and safety systems in a University-owned…
Human Subjects Radiation Approval Committee (HSRAC) Application
Instructions:
1) Click on the link below to download the application.
2) Save the application in a file folder on your computer.
3) From the folder, open the file with Adobe Reader or Acrobat.…
Experiments Covered by the NIH Guidelines
This document details the types of experiments involving biohazards covered by the NIH Guidelines.
Accident/Incident Report Form
Use the Accident/Incident Reporting Form to document an incident when internet access is unavailable, such as when an incident occurs while doing fieldwork.
BUA Application Submission Dates
The BUA Application Submission Dates document lists the submission due dates for the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application.
Submit BUA applications at least four weeks prior to…
Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines
These guidelines include Washington State Retail Food Code requirements and best practices for safety. These guidelines apply to all permitted temporary food establishments at University…
Lab Refrigerators and Freezers for Flammable Materials
Flammable liquids should not be stored in standard refrigerators or freezers. Use the Lab Refrigerators and Freezers focus sheet to determine the best selection for your application.
Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application (new and renewal)
Complete the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application for new and renewal projects to obtain approval for research involving biohazards. Submit BUA applications at least four weeks prior to the…
Hazard Communication for Office Products
A variety of office products may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects under normal conditions of use. …
Ergonomics Evaluation
Office Ergonomics Evaluation FormInstructions: Complete this form to request an ergonomics evaluation of an office workstation. For other types of ergonomics evaluations, please contact ehsergo@uw.…
Work Safely with Sharps Focus Sheet
Safe work practices are essential to prevent injuries when working with sharps items. Use this focus sheet to implement safe work practices in your laboratory.
Working Safely with Dry Ice
Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2), is commonly used in UW research. Its properties allow for rapid cooling of materials, but also pose unique worker safety hazards. This focus…
Food Illness Report/Complaint
If you believe you have become sick from eating at a food service establishment on the University of Washington campus, please answer the questions below. Answering all questions helps us…
Contractors and Hazard Communication Focus Sheet
The Contractors and Hazard Communication Focus Sheet is a guide for University units when communicating chemical hazard information with vendors and contractors.
Transporting Compressed Gases and Cryogens
Compressed gas cylinders and Dewars containing liquefied compressed gases, refrigerated liquefied gases (also known as cryogens) and dissolved gases must be handled with caution at all times…
Radiation Waste Collection Request
Complete the form below to request a radiation waste collection.
Please contact Radiation Safety team at radsaf@uw.edu or call 206.543.0463 with questions.
The University of Washington is…
Respirator Request Form
University supervisors submit a Respirator Request Form to EH&S, when respiratory hazards are first identified, when processes change that may impact respiratory hazards, and…