Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines
Review the Lab R.A.T. Guidelines document for details on conducting risk assessments using the Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.).
University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan
The University of Washington COVID-19 Prevention Plan (Word) helps ensure the health and safety of personnel by reducing the potential for COVID-19 transmission at the University of…
Guidance for Building Water Flushing and Sampling During Low Flow or Low Occupancy
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and UW Facilities (UWF) have established a protocol for water quality verification and sampling in University buildings that were temporarily…
Guide to Business and Continuity and Recovery Planning for Laboratories and Research Facilities
The Guide to Business and Continuity and Recovery Planning for Laboratories and Research Facilities was developed to help laboratory managers, principal investigators, responsible…
Guidance for Temporarily Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces
In some cases, permit-required confined spaces can be reclassified as non-permit spaces. Download the guidance document below and follow the instructions to temporarily reclassify a permit…
EH&S Guide for Principal Investigators
The Guide for Principal Investigators (PI Guide) is an introduction to Environmental Health & Safety for principal investigators (PIs) who are new to the University of Washington and…
UW Bothell and Cascadia College Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan
The Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan for UW Bothell and Cascadia College details procedures for protecting storm water quality on the UW Bothell and Cascadia College campuses.
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UW Bothell Cascadia College Stormwater Management Program
The UW Bothell Cascadia College Stormwater Management Program describes stormwater management for the UW Bothell campus.
Read more about stormwater management on the Stormwater…
Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to help University departments, organizations, units, and supervisors to assess their workplace, select the right…
UW Core Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Exposure Control Plan
The UW Core Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Exposure Control Plan is contained in Appendix A of the UW Biosafety Manual.
Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template
University units use the Outdoor Heat Safety Plan Template to help prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.Refer to the Outdoor Heat Exposure page for additional information.
Advisory Information for Employees who Voluntarily Use Respirators
UW employees who are not required to wear a respirator can voluntarily wear a filtering facepiece respirator, such as an N95 or KN95, for their personal use in the workplace.
UW employees…
COVID-19 Chemical Disinfectant Safety Information
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in the number of disinfection products used throughout UW departments. This document provides general information about EPA-registered disinfectants, such…
Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies Performance Standards and Guidelines
The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies Performance Standards and Guidelines are to assist University units and departments during the procurement process; it…
UW Photography Guidelines
The UW Photography Guidelines are intended for use in research, shop settings and other University locations with hazardous materials and/or physical safety hazards.
All individuals who…
Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines
The purpose of the Anesthetic Gases: Safe Use Guidelines is to inform users and others who may be exposed to anesthetic gases of the potential health hazards and methods of controlling…
Radiation Dosimetry Requirements and FAQs
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Radiation Safety issues dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure to individuals working with radioactive materials and radiation producing machines in…
Occupational Health Recommendations for Working with Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and Gerbils
UW personnel working with guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils should follow these occupational health recommendations.
Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces
The Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces outlines the University requirements and guidelines for mpox infection…
COVID-19 Guidelines Summary
The COVID-19 Guidelines Summary summarizes the current COVID-19 guidelines for the University of Washington.