Safety Data Sheet Template
If synthesizing a hazardous chemical, the PI or manager must generate a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant label and safety data sheet (SDS) before shipping or transporting the chemical...
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MyChem
UW employees who use chemicals or chemical-containing products at any UW owned or leased facility are required to maintain chemical inventories in MyChem, the UW’s chemical tracking system.
Chemical...
Air quality alert
The National Weather Service announced an air quality alert for Western Washington through 12 p.m.. on Thursdat, 8/23. The Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality index in the Seattle and...
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEM Environments
Safety Considerations for Youth in STEM Environments are guidelines to assist those planning and holding a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused youth program at the University....
Personnel Monitoring
Federal and state regulations require the UW to monitor the radiation dose to employees who may be exposed to radiation as part of their job duties.
Employees whose job duties result in exposure to...
Request for Fetal Radiation Monitoring (Form 9)
Use this form to confidentially request a fetal dosimeter.
Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy - Description
One concern of employees who regularly receive some radiation exposure during their work is the safety of childbearing and the effects of radiation dose to their unborn child.
UW Facilities Training Portal
This page lists online safety training course for UW Facilities maintenance staff.
The courses in this list are limited to facility and building maintenance personnel from UW Bothell, the Seattle...
Chemical Waste Guide for UW Facilities
This guide contains instructions for a list of specific shop-related wastes as well as general guidance for spills and disposal.
This guide was written for shops operated by UW Facilities. Other...
New Policy on Asbestos and Regulated Building Materials
A new administrative policy statement on Managing Asbestos and Other Regulated Building Materials (APS12.1) was adopted by the UW. While the majority of the policy and procedures apply to facilities...
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to air quality in indoor office, classroom or laboratory environments, as opposed to industrial or outdoor settings. These areas have either natural ventilation from...
UW Fire Drill Procedures Change
Policy and procedure change is underway to assign EH&S the responsibility to plan, schedule, and help facilitate fire drills for most UW Seattle buildings. This change will reduce the...
Preparing Your Laboratory for an Earthquake
Part of keeping your laboratory safe is ensuring it is prepared for an earthquake or other natural disaster. Here are some best practices for protecting yourself and others in this potential scenario...