King County Wastewater Discharge Permit
This document shows issuance of renewed Wastewater Discharge Permit No. 7923-02 to the University of Washington Environmental Health & Safety by the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.
PCB Caulking Work Plan for UW Seattle
The PBC Caulking Work Plan provides University of Washington with the steps for the removal and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-containing window caulking and glazing compound during routine operations and maintenance activities.
Chemical Hazard Communication Program Manual
Use the Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program Manual as a guide to launching and managing your chemical hazard communication program.
Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices
In a laboratory setting, researchers and workers may be exposed to formaldehyde vapor emitted from formalin and paraformaldehyde solutions or from contaminated surfaces or materials. Follow the Formaldehyde, Formalin, Paraformaldehyde Safe Work Practices to reduce risk of exposure and know how to respond in the event of a spill or other emergency..
Formaldehyde SOP Template
University laboratories and users of formaldehyde complete the Formaldehyde SOP Template (Word) by filling in chemical/lab-specific information.
Mercury-Containing Lamps
Broken fluorescent lamps and other broken mercury-containing lamps or bulbs must be cleaned up and disposed of as a hazardous waste.
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 a linoleum floor, obtain a mercury spill kit and follow the procedures listed in the Mercury Spill Cleanup Sheet.
Blank Chemical Template SOP
University units and researchers using hazardous chemicals can use the Blank Chemical SOP Template (Word) to modify to your specific location and procedures.
Visit the Chemical SOPs page to view and download example SOPs.
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 hazards through engineering or administrative controls provides better and more consistent protection than relying on PPE alone. If PPE is necessary, it is best used with engineering and/or administrative controls along with good work practices.