Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program is to protect researchers, employees, students, and visitors from potential hazards in the work environment. However, eliminating...
Register your radiation producing device
In June 2019, Washington State Department of Health (DOH) changed the regulations governing radiation machine facility fees. The changes impact the fees paid by the University for radiation producing...
Workplace safety in the holiday season
Home Safe 4 the Holidays video from UW DEOHS Continuing Education Programs
As the end of the year quickly approaches, we are often preoccupied with holiday planning, year-end deadlines and work...
Mission
We partner with the UW community to provide a safe campus and protect our environment.
2019 National Biosafety Month IBC
This presentation was given at the October 2019 U-Wide Health & Safety Committee meeting.
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...
Crystalline Silica
Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth's crust. Materials like sand, stone, concrete and mortar contain crystalline silica. It is also used to make products such as glass, pottery...
Chemical Spills in Laboratories
Be prepared with proper training, cleanup supplies and personal protective equipment to manage spills easily and safely.
If you work with chemicals, you will probably have a chemical spill at some...