Asbestos in UW Buildings
Many buildings at the University were constructed with asbestos-containing materials. The information in the Asbestos in UW Buildings focus sheet can help you avoid exposure to asbestos.…
Prevent Asbestos Exposure and Protect Floor Tiles
University units and departments should follow the guidelines in the Prevent Asbestos Exposure and Protect Floor Tiles focus sheet to prevent exposure to asbestos-containing material…
Lead in Building Materials Focus Sheet
UW personnel need to be aware of the hazards exposure to lead poses and the ways to either control those hazards.
Confined Space Program Manual
The Confined Space Program Manual represents the University of Washington (UW) Confined Space Program. The purpose of this program is to ensure personnel safety and prevent personal injury…
General Welding Safety: Respiratory Hazards
Hot works operations, including welding, pose a number of respiratory health hazards. Refer to the General Welding Safety: Respiratory Hazards focus sheet for a list of hazards and…
Legionella Focus Sheet
Legionella bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia (lung infection) called Legionnaires’ disease.
Mold, Mildew, and Water Damage Focus Sheet
This focus sheet describes what to do if you find mold, mildew or water damage in a University facility.
3D Printers Focus Sheet
Users of 3D printers at the University should understand the potential risks and adhere to the safety practices outlined in the 3D Printers Focus Sheet.
Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet
Mercury spills must be addressed quickly and completely by following safe cleanup procedures. If you are trained to manage a small mercury spill on a smooth surface, such as a thermometer…
Mercury-Containing Lamps
Broken fluorescent lamps and other broken mercury-containing lamps or bulbs must be cleaned up and disposed of as a hazardous waste.