Mixed Waste Focus Sheet
Read this focus sheet for information about safe packaging, labeling and disposing of mixed chemical and radioactive waste.
Short Lived Dry Solid Waste Focus Sheet
Read this focus sheet for information about safe packaging, labeling and disposing of short lived dry radioactive waste.
Uranium Waste Focus Sheet
This focus sheet gives information about safe packaging, labeling and disposing of uranium and thorium compounds.
Montlake Landfill Methane Action Plan
This document is designed to guide University actions taken on University properties and buildings within the boundaries of the former Montlake Landfill, or within 1000 feet of the closed landfill…
Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
The Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Focus Sheet covers the health hazards of HF exposure, safe use, storage, emergency procedures, incident reporting, spills, and disposal.
Requirements for Scientific Diver Certification
The steps to become a Certified Scientific Diver at the University of Washington (UW) are outlined in the Requirements for Scientific Diver Certification.
Laboratory Animal Allergy Focus Sheet
Laboratory animal allergens can pose a serious health concern for those who work with or near animals.
Chemistry Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet
The Chemistry Building Wireless Cellular Antennas Focus Sheet describes the additional safe work practices for this site.
More information is available on the Radiofrequency:…
Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet
The Occupational Hearing Loss Focus Sheet contains Information about hearing loss and how it may affect University personnel who may be exposed to noise.
UW Seattle Stormwater Report
The UW Seattle Stormwater Report is the UW Water Quality Program annual report submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology.Read more about stormwater management on the …
Empty Chemical Containers
The Empty Chemical Containers Focus Sheet provides guidance to dispose of or reuse chemical containers in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet provides information to support the safe and compliant use of small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, including drones) for University of…
Power Outages in Food Establishments Focus Sheet
The Power Outages in Food Establishments Focus Sheet can help University retail food establishments protect customers from foodborne illness and minimize inventory loss during power outages.
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet
The Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet can help University retail food establishments protect workers, customers, and the facility from heat, smoke, fumes, chemical, and/or water…
Standard Operating Procedures versus Safety Data Sheets
Safety data sheets (SDSs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are both required elements of a laboratory’s chemical hygiene plan but each captures different types of information. Use the…