Workplace Safety

Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide (updated 11/4/21)

The Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide (Word) identifies hazards to which laboratory workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against these hazards during work operations. When completed, the document and its associated training will satisfy the Department of Labor and Industries requirements for PPE as required in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-800-160.

2015 OSHA 300A: UW Bothell

Hearing Loss Prevention Program

The Hearing Loss Prevention Program encourages all UW organizations and departments to minimize the risk of noise-induced hearing loss to employees, researchers, students and visitors.

Essential parts of the program are to:

Hearing Loss Prevention Program and Procedures

The Hearing Loss Prevention Program and Procedures apply to all University organizational units at all locations including the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma Campuses; University of WA Medical Centers, University owned property; University leased space; and temporary field locations under the control of University operations staff.

MRI Medical Screening

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) medical safety screening assures the safety of all UW employees who may be exposed to the magnetic resonance magnet.

The magnetic resonance (MR) system uses a very strong magnetic field and is on at all times. Pre-existing health conditions may present a health risk when working in an MR environment.

Research MRI Medical Safety Screening Form

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality refers to air quality in indoor office, classroom or laboratory environments, as opposed to industrial or outdoor settings. These areas have either natural ventilation from openable windows, or mechanical ventilation from a heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. Common causes of air quality complaints include mechanical ventilation failures, inadequate outdoor air supply, odors from indoor or outdoor sources, and mold.

Mold, Mildew, and Water Damage Focus Sheet

Legionella Focus Sheet

Legionella bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia (lung infection) called Legionnaires’ disease.

Hot Work

Hot work operations can be dangerous, especially in areas where flammable or combustible materials are present. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments respond to more than 4,000 structure fires per year involving hot work. These fires cause hundreds of injuries and millions of dollars in direct property damage per year. Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) provides resources to ensure that hot work operations are done in the safest manner possible.