2019 National Biosafety Month IBC
This presentation was given at the October 2019 U-Wide Health & Safety Committee meeting.
Fire Code Classifications for Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are classified according to the International Fire Code, which limits quantities of certain chemicals based on physical and health hazards, and sets requirements for storage and...
Fire Extinguisher Use
Read the focus sheet for information about safely using a fire extinguisher.
Introduction to Research Safety
Welcome to the research community at the University of Washington!
The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) developed this information to introduce you to the some of the important...
Lab Self-Inspection Presentation
Click on the link below to view a presentation that discusses how to effectively conduct self-inspections of your research spaces and labs, how to use the new self-inspection tool, and ways to...
Lab Self-Inspections
All labs at the University of Washington are expected to conduct at least one self-inspection annually. It is recommended that self-inspections are done at least several months after the most recent...
Universal Waste Labels: Four identical
Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Universal Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter label information for four identical universal waste containers.
Fill...
Universal Waste Labels: Four different
Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Universal Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter label information for four different universal waste containers.
Fill...
Hazardous Waste Labels: Four identical labels
Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Hazardous Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter label information for four identical hazardous waste containers.
Fill...
Hazardous Waste Labels: Four different labels
Click on the link below to download an accessible form to create UW Hazardous Waste Labels.
This form that allows you to enter unique label information for four different hazardous waste containers...
Lead Work Plan Template
A Lead Work Plan is required when lead exposure is assumed or known to be at or above 10 micrograms of airborne lead per cubed meter during an eight-hour TWAe.
Metallic Lead Use Area-Storage Area Inspection Template
Use this form when conducting inspections of metallic lead use areas and metallic lead storage areas.
UW Lead Safety Program Manual
The UW Lead Safety Program Manual outlines the responsibilities of University departments, University employees and the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to protect employees...
Warning Sign for Lead Use Area
Post this sign in locations where metallic lead is being used.
Health and Safety Committee Election Coordinators
View the list of election coordinators for each of the ten organizational health and safety committees for the current term.
Spill Response Poster
Use the Spill Response Poster as a guide to clean up radiological, chemical and biohazardous spills.
Post in your lab alongside the Exposure Response Poster.