Serum Banking Policy
This document outlines the serum banking policy at UW for research and support staff.
General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees.…
L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
The Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) granted a variance to the University of Washington regarding employee-elected safety and health committee…
Unreturned Dosimeter Policy
It is expected that 90% of dosimeters issued to a series will be accounted for within 30 days of the end of the wear period specified on each dosimeter. If a series fails to meet this…
Lab Radioactive Material Contamination Surveys User Guide for EHSA
University laboratories with radioactive materials use the Lab Radioactive Material Contamination Surveys User Guide for EHSA to document and submit lab contamination surveys to maintain…
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
Use the Field Work Risk Assessment Tool to conduct a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when…
Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)
The Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) provides a framework for risk assessment complimenting the process researchers already use to answer scientific questions. This tool…
How to Label Chemical Waste Containers
Follow the instructions to correctly label chemical waste containers prior to pickup by EH&S.
Job Hazard Analysis Instructions
Refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Instructions when completing a Job Hazard Analysis.
UW Face Covering Policy
The University's Face Covering Policy describes the face coverings requirements at the UW in accordance with federal and state workplace safety requirements, and applicable local…
EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Inventory
University units use the EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Inventory to view current radioactive materials inventory.
Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA) page for more…
EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Survey Equipment
University units use the EHSA Guide: View Your RAM Survey Equipment to view your survey meters, liquid scintillation counters, and gamma counters.
Visit the Environmental Health…
Responding to Lab Inspection Findings in EHSA
University units use the guide Responding to Lab Inspection Findings in EHSA to respond to biosafety lab inspection findings.
Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA…
Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy
The Vaccinia Virus Research Safety Policy outlines the safety and occupational health requirements for work with vaccinia virus.
UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol
The UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol was developed by the University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) in coordination with campus custodial and…
Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table
Use the Fall Protection Work Plan Requirements Table as a tool to determine the type(s) of fall protection required and whether a Fall Protection Work Plan is required.