Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.) Guidelines
Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when conducting a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.
January 20, 2021 IBC Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2020 IBC Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2020 IBC Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2020 IBC Meeting Minutes
COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations (updated 2/10/22)
The COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for SCUBA Diving Operations guidelines were developed to help ensure the health and safety of personnel conducting scuba diving by reducing the potential for COVID-19 transmission. All University employees and students engaged in scuba diving are expected to adhere to the most current and up-to date University of Washington, local, state, and CDC guidelines prior to commencing field operations.
Laboratory Emergency Information
Laboratories can use this template to document lab-specific emergency contact information.
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Laboratory Safety Manual
Welcome to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM).
Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete LSM and make it available to laboratory staff. Staff in UW laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and the supplemental laboratory-specific information.
Choose the right vacuum pump
December 7, 2020
Vacuum pumps are used to remove air and other vapors from a vessel or manifold. Weak points in containers or systems under vacuum can create implosion or explosion hazards, and cause injury by violently spraying glass and hazardous materials. An example of this is an incident that recently occurred at the University of Pennsylvania resulting in an explosion and fire.