Trifluoroacetic Acid SOP
Standard operating procedure for Trifluoroacetic Acid.
Montlake Landfill Project Guide
This document is maintained by the University of Washington Environmental Health and Safety Department with the review and input from the Montlake Landfill Oversight Committee.
Uranium Waste Focus Sheet
This focus sheet gives information about safe packaging, labeling and disposing of uranium and thorium compounds.
Short Lived Dry Solid Waste Focus Sheet
Read this focus sheet for information about safe packaging, labeling and disposing of short lived dry radioactive waste.
Mixed Waste Focus Sheet
Read this focus sheet for information about safe packaging, labeling and disposing of mixed chemical and radioactive waste.
Long Lived Dry Solid Waste Focus Sheet
Read this focus sheet for information about safe packaging, labeling and disposing of long lived dry radioactive waste
Chemical use in biological safety cabinets
A biological safety cabinet (BSC) can contain the most infectious pathogens. However, the BSC design determines its effectiveness. As a BSC user, it is important to understand there can be…
Mpox
Mpox is a rare viral illness that has not often been seen in the United States, although sporadic outbreaks have occurred. It can cause a rash that looks like bumps, blisters, or ulcers. Some…
Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Elections Guide
The Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Elections Guide provides instructions for University organizational health and safety committees to manage the biannual elections process.
Teaching Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Teaching Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines
These guidelines provide instructions for completing the Teaching Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Teaching Lab R.A.T).
L&I Variance for Health and Safety Committees
The Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) granted a variance to the University of Washington regarding employee-elected safety and health committee…
Fire Drill Report Form
The Fire Drill Report Form (Word) is completed by the Evacuation Director after a scheduled evacuation drill occurs.
Ergonomics
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Ergonomics Program helps University departments/units and personnel identify risk factors that can contribute to the development of work-related…
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS RESOURCES
EH&S provides information and resources for the University community to reduce the potential for respiratory virus transmission that align with federal, state and local workplace safety…
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides the following answers to common questions in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood.Frequently asked questionsWhy did I receive a Fume…
Boating Safety
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The University of Washington has a unique blend of water-based research, academic and recreation activities. A wide range of boats…
Facilities Projects Support
The Facilities Projects Support Program provides review, consultation and testing for construction projects impacting facilities occupied by UW personnel or students.EH&S participates by…
Respiratory Illness and Exposure Guidance
If you are experiencing respiratory virus symptoms or were exposed to someone with a respiratory illness, follow the steps in the UW Public Health Flowchart for Respiratory Illness.