OSHA 300A 2023: Airlift Northwest
OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in 2023 for University of Washington Airlift Northwest
Revised template for Bloodborne Pathogens Site-Specific Exposure Control Plan
January 17, 2024
EH&S updated the Site-Specific Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Plan template in congruence with Washington state BBP regulations. This update includes an expanded list of personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls, a section on sharps safety, and a personnel training log.
Choose the right vacuum pump
January 7, 2024
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 occurred at the University of Pennsylvania resulting in an explosion and fire.
EH&S DEI Mission and Value Statement
Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer with UV Curable Resin SOP Template
University units with a Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer with UV Curable Resin may download and use this SOP template (Word).
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament SOP Template
University units with a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament may download and use this SOP template (Word).
EH&S Annual Report FY23
The EH&S Annual Report FY23 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2023.
COVID-19 Vaccination Extension Request Form
Students may request a 90-day extension for a COVID-19 vaccine following a recent COVID-19 infection. Complete this COVID-19 Vaccination Extension Request form and return it to HSIP at myshots@uw.edu.
Fume Hood Condition Explanations
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?
Wildfire smoke may cause air quality issues
August 21, 2023
The Air Quality Index (AQI) has increased in the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma areas, which may require public and occupational health and safety measures to be taken (summarized below).