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 Spills
This document describes how to clean up spills of biohazardous agents including recombinant DNA. If you need help with a biohazardous spill, contact EH&S Research and Occupational Safety at 206....
How to Make a Biohazardous Spill Kit
Learn how to assesmble a biohazardous spill kit. This document outlines the components needed for a spill kit to clean up spills of biohazardous agents including recombinant DNA.
Shop Safety Audit and Inspection Explanations
EH&S has recently updated our inspection checklist and how we conduct shop inspections. As of March 2021, EH&S is now using the Safety Stratus inspection software to provide better...
Fire & Life Safety Survey Explanations
Administration
Housekeeping
Storage & Seismic Safety
Electrical
Exiting
Doors, Walls...
Hazardous Materials
Compressed Gases
Fire Extinguishers
Emergency Wash Equipment..
Fire Protection/...
Planning for high risk activities
EH&S has new and updated tools for UW units to help protect staff engaging in high risk activities:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedure
Confined Space Evaluation
Fall Protection Work Plan
Job Hazard...
Spill Planning and Prevention Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Hot Work
Hot work operations can be dangerous, especially in areas where flammable or combustible materials are present. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments...
Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet
Mercury spills must be addressed quickly and completely by following safe cleanup procedures. If you are trained to manage a small mercury spill on a smooth surface, such as a thermometer break on...
Basic Electrical Safety
We rely on electricity, but sometimes underestimate its capability of causing injury. Even household current (120 volts) can stop your heart. UW personnel need to be aware of the hazards...
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...
UW LOTO Procedure
For equipment that is routinely maintained and serviced, requires a full shutdown for servicing, and has good change management practices in place, the UW LOTO Procedure form can be used.
Refer to...
Department Supplemental Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Template (added June 2022)
The Supplemental Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Template (Word) and addresses department-specific hazards and safety guidance for controlling hazardous energy when repairing or servicing...
UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual (updated June 2022)
The UW Hazardous Energy Control LOTO Program Manual represents the University of Washington (UW) Hazardous Energy Control Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program. The purpose of this program manual is to...
Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review (added June 2022)
The Authorized Person(s) Periodic Review (Word) is used to inspect the Authorized Person’s role and responsibility established in the hazardous energy control program and confirm that the...
LOTO Lock Removal Form (updated June 2022)
The LOTO Lock Removal Form (Word) includes directions and specific information a department or unit must document when an Authorized Person (lock owner) is unable or unavailable to remove their...