National Biosafety Month 2023: The value of written procedures
For National Biosafety Month 2023, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) encourages labs to develop written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procedures involving biohazards.…
Radiological Contamination Surveys
State and federal regulations require surveys of public areas and areas where radioactive materials are used to detect contamination and measure radiation levels.
Routine surveys are an important…
October is Global Ergonomics Month
Sprains, strains, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders account for more than 30% of total workers’ compensation injury claims in Washington state each year. Work-related musculoskeletal…
Health and safety committee nominations
Updated 10/31/23
It’s time again for the biannual health and safety committee elections. Most committees are seeking nominations for the next two-year term, which will begin on January 1,…
Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual and resources
The Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual and related safety tools and resources are available for University units and departments that operate and maintain cranes, hoists, and…
Food Worker Safety Focus Sheet
The information in the Food Worker Safety Focus Sheet educates food workers about foodborne diseases and how to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission.
Submit your safety innovation for a lab safety award
Researchers and departments on UW campuses are constantly coming up with great new ways to address safety issues specific to their labs and workgroups.
Is your lab or department supporting a strong…
COVID-19 poster: Stay Healthy, Huskies
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Stay Healthy, Huskies to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and recommendations.…
COVID-19 poster: Clean and Disinfect
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Clean and Disinfect to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and…
COVID-19 poster: Mask Are Recommended
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Masks Are Recommended to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and…
Medical Use of Radioactive Materials
A physician who administers radioactive material to humans must have specific training and experience. This also applies to medical physicists who conduct the treatment planning for specific cancer…
COVID-19 poster: Masks Are Required
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Masks Are Required to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and recommendations…
COVID-19 poster: Wash Your Hands the Right Way
UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the COVID-19 poster: Wash Your Hands the Right Way to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 policies and…
COVID-19 and Respiratory Illness Signage
All UW units are encouraged to use and distribute the signs below to help keep the UW community informed about current University COVID-19 and respiratory virus policies and recommendations.…
Laser Worker Safety Training Resources
Laser Worker Safety Training must be completed by all University personnel who may be exposed to laser radiation from a Class 3B or Class 4 laser in the course of their work, including PIs,…
2023 Q4 RSC Agenda 11/14/23
Radiation Safety Committee meeting agenda for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet
The Understanding Group LOTO Focus Sheet contains important safety information for authorized personnel performing service and maintenance of machines, equipment, and systems in groups of…