Compressed Gas SOP
Complete the Compressed Gas SOP template to create standard operating procedures that describe the safety measures required when using compressed gases.
Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research
The Guidelines for Safety During Nanomaterials Research are based on the best practices currently recommended by leading government and university nanomaterial research centers. This document is meant to supplement a laboratory’s Chemical Hygiene Plan and information in the UW Laboratory Safety Manual for laboratories that work with nanomaterials.
Oxidizer Use SOP
Standard Operating Procedure template for Oxidizers
Radiation Safety Manual
The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual describes the University's radiation safety program.
Lab Refrigerators and Freezers for Flammable Materials
Flammable liquids should not be stored in standard refrigerators or freezers. Use the Lab Refrigerators and Freezers focus sheet to determine the best selection for your application.
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.
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..