Lab Safety Checklist Explanations
Shipping a Biological Substance, Category B using IATA packing instruction 6502
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations-Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment
Water Quality
Updated August 22, 2024
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) collaborates with campus partners to maintain water quality for consumption and use on campus. We conduct pool and spa inspections and can arrange for testing of drinking water as needed.
Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs
Drugs are classified as hazardous if they may cause cancer, developmental or reproductive toxicity or harm to organs at low doses. They include drugs used for cancer chemotherapy (also called antineoplastics), antiviral drugs, hormones, some bioengineered drugs and other various drugs.
Check the NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, 2024 to determine if a drug is classified as hazardous.
Pest Control and Wildlife Resources
Updated November 12, 2024
The Environmental Public Health Program in Environmental Health & Safety responds to concerns about pests and nuisance wildlife (such as raccoons and nutria), as well as reports of injured, sick or dead animals on campus. We respond to requests for assistance through pest control contractors, who serve the Seattle campus during the work week and are available for emergency situations.
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.
Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Elections Guide (updated 9/1/21)
The Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Elections Guide provides instructions for University organizational health and safety committees to manage the biannual elections process.