Change or Cancel Registration
You can view, change or cancel a safety training course registration by accessing the Safety Training Registration tool.You must log in with a valid UWNetID, Employee ID Number (EIN) or Student…
Diving Safety Manual
The UW Diving Safety Manual applies specifically to scientific diving conducted under the auspices of the University of Washington. Additionally, it incorporates the standards of the American…
Laboratory Animal Allergy Focus Sheet
Laboratory animal allergens can pose a serious health concern for those who work with or near animals.
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…
Laser Alignment Guidelines
The Laser Alignment Guidelines provides guidance for developing specific alignment procedures for a Class 3B or Class 4 laser system.
Laser Pointer Safety
A laser pointer contains a small diode laser that emits an intense beam of light often used for directing attention during a presentation. Follow these safety considerations when using a…
Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization
Radio Frequency Safety Exposure Categorization describes control measures and required signage for four categories of exposure to radiofrequencies.
Superconducting Magnets: Basic Safety
There are a number of basic safety considerations for personnel using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other superconducting magnetic equipment,…
Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus Sheet
All UW units are required to inspect radiation personal protective equipment (RPPE) provided for employee protection; follow the requirements in the Inspecting Radiation PPE Focus…
Missing/Damaged Dosimeter Report
Created and used by EH&S’s Radiation Safety Program
Hydrofluoric Acid Focus Sheet
The Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Focus Sheet covers the health hazards of HF exposure, safe use, storage, emergency procedures, incident reporting, spills, and disposal.
Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research
The Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research are based on the best practices currently recommended by leading government and university nanomaterial research centers…
Biological Safety Cabinet certification staff contact information
Refer to the list of safety professionals according to your location.
Visit the Biological Safety Cabinets page for more information.
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEAM Environments are guidelines to assist those planning and holding a science, technology, engineering, arts and/or math (STEAM)…
Methylene Chloride-Dichloromethane
This SOP documents the safe use of methylene chloride/dichloromethane.
Guidance for Building Water Flushing and Sampling During Low Flow or Low Occupancy
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and UW Facilities (UWF) have established a protocol for water quality verification and sampling in University buildings that were temporarily…
2-Mercaptoethanol SOP
Standard operating procedure template for laboratories using 2-Mercaptoethanol