Two new federal policies impacting research with synthetic nucleic acids and biological agents and toxins expected in May 2025
March 7, 2025
Biohazard Transport Policy
Transporting Biohazardous Agents and Laboratory Specimens
This policy outlines the proper procedures for transporting biohazardous agents and laboratory specimens within buildings and between buildings. Biohazardous agents and waste, including recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, must be packaged so that PPE is not needed during transport. PPE should not be worn in public corridors.
January 2025 IBC Meeting Minutes
Response and reporting requirements for incidents involving biohazardous materials
February 4, 2025
In the event of a spill or exposure to biohazardous materials, established response procedures and reporting requirements apply to all students and personnel of the UW. Researchers should review and share this information with laboratory personnel.
Updated biosafety requirements for SARS-CoV-2 research
January 27, 2025
December 2024 IBC Meeting Minutes
EH&S move to Gateway building
January 7, 2025
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd Streets.
Programs and services that moved include:
November 2024 IBC Meeting Minutes
Directions to EHS
View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.