EHS

In 1968, EH&S was created by combining several health and safety functions from various departments. In the early days, program emphasis was on radiation safety, environmental safety, environmental sanitation and industrial hygiene. Federal, state and local regulations created the need to expand EH&S resources in order to remain in compliance... The Laboratory Safety programs focus on chemical hygiene and mitigating the hazards present in over 900 laboratories on the UW campus that contain potentially hazardous materials. Our programs provide guidance to researchers on training, personal protective equipment, chemical inventory management, standard operating procedures, waste handling, safety equipment maintenance, signage, housekeeping and other lab safety topics. We inspect and certify fume hoods and biological safety cabinets, conduct surveys and inspections, and regularly update the UW Laboratory Safety Manual as a resource for researchers to remain in compliance with local, state..

Also known as: Environmental Health & Safety

Primary location: Seattle United States