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...
Hazardous Energy Control - Lockout/Tagout
The Hazardous Energy Control – Lockout/Tagout Program is designed to prevent injuries resulting from unexpected start-up, energization or release of stored energy during servicing and maintenance of...
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...
Hearing Loss Prevention Program
The Hearing Loss Prevention Program encourages all UW organizations and departments to minimize the risk of noise-induced hearing loss to employees, researchers, students and visitors.
Essential...
Health and Safety Committees
It’s time again for the biannual Health and Safety Committee elections. Nominations are open for the next two-year committee term, which will begin on January 1, 2020.
Don’t miss your chance to...
Implementation of a Tobacco free Campus Report
This report provides a brief synopsis of the exhaustive evidence of the adverse health effects of tobacco use, and a summary of the multitude of approaches and experiences that other universities...
If you smell something, say something
The Environmental, Health & Safety Department (EH&S) investigates concerns about odors, mold and particulates in UW owned and occupied buildings.
If you smell smoke, gas or a strong chemical...
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...
Job Hazard Analysis Template
The Job Hazard Analysis form helps you identify the hazards of a specific task. After the hazards are listed, one can identify controls to mitigate risk.
A Job Hazard Analysis helps identify...
Job Hazard Analysis
Metal Forging in Art
What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
A JHA is a method for identifying and evaluating hazards associated with tasks (steps) with a specific job or activity and eliminating or...