Radiation Safety Committee Charter
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Committee Charter has been reviewed and is endorsed by the Chief of Staff & Chief Administrative Officer of the Executive Office of the…
2021 Laboratory Safety Awards & Innovations Event Winners
Awards were given to labs, departments, and personnel in recognition of their achievements in safety culture.
The 2021 award winners for Top Dawgs in Safety:
Burke Museum
Department of Pharmacy…
EH&S Annual Report FY21
The EH&S Annual Report FY21 summarizes the work and accomplishments of the Environmental Health & Safety Department during fiscal year 2021.
Anesthetic Gases
Anesthetic gases and vapors that leak into the surrounding room are considered waste anesthetic gases (WAGs). If equipment is not set up or functioning properly or if the WAG is not properly…
Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
The University of Washington is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and volunteers in all sites owned, operated, or controlled by the…
Mission and Vision
UW Environmental Health & Safety's mission is to partner with the UW community to provide a healthy and safe campus and protect our environment.
Record chemical inventories for research vessels in MyChem
Personnel working on UW research vessels can now add their chemical inventories into MyChem, the University’s chemical tracking system. UW personnel who use chemicals or chemical-containing products…
MyChem users required to upload SDSs
MyChem requires users to upload a safety data sheet (SDS) when adding a new chemical to an inventory if that chemical does not currently exist in the MyChem database. If you have chemicals in…
Lab Equipment Maintenance Log
Labs use the Lab Equipment Maintenance Log (Excel) to document routine maintance checks on lab-specific equipment.
Centrifuge Maintenance SOP Template
Labs use the Centrifuge Maintenance SOP Template (Word) to develop standard operating procedures for routine maintenance of centrifugal equipment.
Furnace Maintenance SOP Template
Labs use the Furnace Maintenance SOP Template (Word) to develop standard operating procedures for the use and routine maintenance of furnaces.
Vacuum Pump Maintenance SOP Template
Labs use the Vacuum Pump Maintenance SOP Template (Word) to develop standard operating procedures for routine maintenance of diaphragm vacuum pumps.
JIF peanut butter recalled for salmonella contamination
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections…
Lockout/Tagout Equipment-Specific Procedure Periodic Review
The Lockout/Tagout Equipment-Specific Procedure Periodic Review (Word) includes directions and content for the review of an equipment-specific lockout/tagout procedure.
Refer to the UW…
Department LOTO Program Annual Audit Checklist
Departments/units/organizations can use the Department LOTO Program Annual Audit Checklist to review their hazardous energy control (LOTO) program annually.
Refer to the…
Usage and Disposal Record
Created and used by EH&S’s Radiation Safety Program
Occupational Health Recommendations for Working with Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and Gerbils
UW personnel working with guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils should follow these occupational health recommendations.