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If your research involves the use of centrifuges, ovens/furnaces, vacuum pumps, or other laboratory equipment, the Laboratory Equipment Maintenance webpage provides resources that can help you mitigate the hazards associated with commonly used lab equipment.
Below are questions asked during lab safety inspections and explanations for each question.
Please refer to the Laboratory Safety page for more information.
The following are questions and answers in response to receiving a notice on a fume hood.
Frequently asked questions
Why did I receive a Fume Hood Condition Notice?
During routine testing of your fume hood, our surveyor identified conditions that present a potential hazard to the lab and its occupants. These conditions are typically the result of equipment failure or worker practice.
What should I do?
Below are questions asked during safety equipment inspections and explanations for each question.
University units/departments may use the UW Float Plan as a template to develop their float plan.
Visit the Boating Safety page for more information.
MyChem requires users to upload a safety data sheet (SDS) when adding a new chemical to an inventory if that chemical does not currently exist in the MyChem database. If you have chemicals in your MyChem inventory that do not have an SDS linked to them, you must either upload the missing SDS or have an easily accessible copy of the SDS in your workspace to remain in compliance.
Search for an existing SDS
View the agenda for the UW Diving Control Board's quarterly meeting. Visit the Diving Safety Program page for more information.
Keeping your safety documents up to date and easily accessible are key for staying safe.
The Laboratory Safety program oversees safety and compliance in all UW research and teaching laboratory spaces to reduce the risk of injury and exposure, decrease the risk of property loss, lessen the likelihood of lost research, and minimize environmental damage.
University personnel who generate hazardous chemical waste for the University, including all campuses and off-site locations, are required to follow chemical waste management practices when selecting appropriate containers, labeling and storing containers.
Refer to the UW Laboratory Safety Manual for additional information.