Working with Ferrets

Working with Ferrets
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Working with Mice and Rats

Working with Mice and Rats
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Working with Non-Human Primates

Working with Non-Human Primates
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Working with Pigs

Working with Pigs
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Working with Rabbits

Working with Rabbits
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Working with Birds and Poultry

Working with Birds and Poultry
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Hazard Communication for Office Products

Hazard Communication for Office Products
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  A variety of office products may contain small amounts of hazardous chemicals, however, exposure is not expected to produce adverse health effects under normal conditions of use. Employees who work...

Working with Fish

Working with Fish
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GHS DOT Classification Comparisons Relevant to Compressed Gases

GHS DOT Classification Comparisons Relevant to Compressed Gases
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Chemical Use Guidelines

Chemical Use Guidelines
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Use of hazardous chemicals requires the work practices outlined in Chemical Use Guidelines.  

NIH Investigator Responsibilities

NIH Investigator Responsibilities
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This brochure describes Investigator Responsibilities under the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.  

Gene Delivery Methods Supplemental for Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application

Gene Delivery Methods Supplemental for Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application
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Microorganism Table Supplemental for Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application

Microorganism Table Supplemental for Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application
270.80KB (.docx)

Room Addition Supplemental for Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application

Room Addition Supplemental for Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application
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NIH Guidelines Exempt Experiments

NIH Guidelines Exempt Experiments
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This document lists the exempt experiments that fall under Section III-F of the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.  

The 2018 Biosafety Manual is now online!

The 2018 edition of the UW Biosafety Manual is here! The most significant changes include revisions to information on laboratory access, more information on proper laboratory attire and personal...

EH&S Organization Chart: All Sections

EH&S Organization Chart: All Sections
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  The Environmental Health & Safety Department includes the following sections or functional units: Building & Fire Safety Campus Preventive Health Environmental Programs Occupational Safety...

EH&S Organization Chart: Research & Occupational Health

EH&S Organization Chart: Research & Occupational Health
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Biological Toxin Checklist

Biological Toxin Checklist
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Use this checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biological toxins.  

2018 Biohazardous Waste Plan Now Available

The 2018 update to the University’s Biohazardous Waste Management Plan is now posted online. Summary of changes: Clarification on treatment procedures for extracted human teeth. Extracted teeth (...