Biosafety Manual Log of Changes
Log of updates to the UW Biosafety Manual.
Page Not Found
The page you are seeking no longer exists or the information has moved.
Please use search or contact Environmental Health & Safety at ehsdept@uw.edu or 206.543.7262 for…
Research Occupational Health
The UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Occupational Health Program mission is to ensure the health and safety of University personnel and students. We provide information…
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…
Biosafety Manual
The UW Biosafety Manual provides students, staff, and faculty at UW with information that is necessary to protect them and the surrounding community from possible hazards associated with the use of…
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…
IBC Project Review Flowchart
The IBC Project Review Flowchart illustrates the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) approval process for projects with biohazards.
Work safely with human materials
Human source materials, including human cell lines, blood, tissues and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) are commonly used biohazards in UW research labs. Potentially infectious human…
Ladder safety at work and home
Injuries have occurred at the UW while personnel were using ladders on the job. These incidents show that using ladders can be dangerous if not used properly. Before you use a ladder at work or at…
Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application (new and renewal)
Complete the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application for new and renewal projects to obtain approval for research involving biohazards. Submit BUA applications at least four weeks prior to the…