The Occupational Health and Safety office works closely with our clients to
provide key services in the areas of industrial hygiene, safety, food
inspections, public health, accident/incident reporting, hazard assessments and
control strategies, exposure monitoring, respiratory protection, and
occupational health surveillance. OHS provides regulatory and technical
expertise, conducts training, and serves as the regulatory liaison with
external agencies such as L&I.
| Accident/Incident Reporting |
Reporting accidents and near misses helps EHS track and analyze data in order to create a safe and healthy work environment for all employees through the Online Accident Reporting System (OARS).
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| Asbestos |
Employees are required to receive notification of the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACM).
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| Ergonomics |
Reducing or eliminating the risk factors that cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is the major goal of an effective program.
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| Health and Safety Plan |
These guides are intended to lead you through the process of thinking about the health and safety risks and issues unique to your work setting.
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| Heat Exposure |
Information on how to comply with the new Outdoor Heat Exposure regulation.
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| Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) |
Common causes of air quality complaints include inadequate outdoor air supply, odors from indoor our outdoor sources, and mold. Find out more here. |
| L&I Approved Variances |
Variances from regulatory requirements for the UW that have been approved by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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| Public Health |
Foodborne Illness, Foreign Object, Temporary Food Service Application, Injured/Dead Animals and Pest Concerns.
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| Reproduction & Development Hazards (PDF) |
This guidance provides information about potential reproductive and developmental hazards
at the UW. EH&S is available to help evaluate risks and to advise how to reduce the potential
for these risks. Although focusing on UW employees, this guidance should also help students
and instructors and alert individuals to risks at home such as hobbies.
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| Respiratory Protection |
Information on how respirators can protect from harmful chemicals, particles, and biological contaminants released into the air.
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| Safety Committee |
UW Health and Safety Committee Information.
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