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...
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.
Biohazardous Waste Flow Charts
Refer to the biohazardous waste flow charts below for site-specific information.
Animal Research Waste
Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Research & Training Building
Life Sciences Building...
Lab Safety Dashboard
PI Dashboard
Chair Dashboard
Dean Dashboard
Executive Dashboard
Contact Lab Safety Team at labcheck@uw.edu for help
The Lab Safety Dashboard shows the lab's safety rating calculated from the...
Hazardous Waste Labels-REACTIVE
All chemical waste containers larger than four liters in size must have a UW Hazardous Waste Label.
Containers larger than four liters must have a second label with the words “HAZARDOUS WASTE” and...
Hazardous Waste Labels-TOXIC
All chemical waste containers larger than four liters in size must have a UW Hazardous Waste Label.
Containers larger than four liters must have a second label with the words “HAZARDOUS WASTE” and...
Hazardous Waste Labels-CORROSIVE
All chemical waste containers larger than four liters in size must have a UW Hazardous Waste Label.
Containers larger than four liters must have a second label with the words “HAZARDOUS WASTE” and...
Hazardous Waste Labels-FLAMMABLE
All chemical waste containers larger than four liters in size must have a UW Hazardous Waste Label.
Containers larger than four liters must have a second label with the words “HAZARDOUS WASTE” and...
Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) Guidelines
Review the Lab R.A.T. Guidelines document for details on conducting risk assessments using the Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.).
Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.)
The Laboratory Risk Assessment Tool (Lab R.A.T.) provides a framework for risk assessment complimenting the process researchers already use to answer scientific questions. This tool provides a...