Reproductive Hazard Guidelines
The Reproductive Hazard Guidelines inform employees, students, and volunteers about potential reproductive and developmental hazards, and advise on safe work conditions and practices in…
Respiratory Protection Program Manual
The Respiratory Protection Program Manual includes the applicable elements listed in the Washington Administrative Code 296-842-12005, including responsibilities and procedures…
Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Elections Guide
The Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Elections Guide provides instructions for University organizational health and safety committees to manage the biannual elections process.
Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research
The Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research are based on the best practices currently recommended by leading government and university nanomaterial research centers…
Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
This guide contains instructions for a list of specific shop-related wastes as well as general guidance for spills and disposal.
This guide was written for shops operated by UW Facilities.…
Compressed Gases Labeling Systems
Compressed Gases Labeling Systems compares two systems for labeling compressed gases: Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) system.
Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines
The Computer Workstation Adjustment Guidelines provide guidance on computer workstation ergonomic evaluation and adjustment for comfort.
Radiation Safety Manual
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.
Particularly Hazardous Substances
Particularly Hazardous Substances (PHS) are chemicals that pose a high risk to employees in the workplace. Work with these substances requires specialized training from your PI or…
University-Wide Health and Safety Committee Charter
The U-Wide Health and Safety Committee (U-Wide) will convene per the University of Washington (UW) Executive Order 55. Members include elected, appointed, and Ex Officio employees. Meetings are…
Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.
Laboratory Safety Manual
Welcome to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM).Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete LSM and make it available to laboratory staff. Staff in UW…
COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations
The COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations guidelines were developed to help ensure the health and safety of personnel conducting scuba diving by reducing the potential for…
Chemical Safety Levels and Hazard Codes
The chemical inventories in MyChem are automatically assigned to a Chemical Safety Level (CSL) based on the quantity and type of hazards present. CSLs include both physical and health hazards…
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.) Guidelines
Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when conducting a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.