Fire Extinguisher Safety Focus Sheet
Follow the guidance in the Fire Extinguisher Safety Focus Sheet to prepare to use a fire extinguisher safely.
New Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course
March 20, 2023
EH&S is offering a Low Voltage Electrical Safety training course for University personnel who face a risk of electrical shock because they work closely with (or near) exposed electrical circuits operating at 50 - 600 volts.
2022 Laboratory Safety Manual is now available
December 5, 2022
The December 2022 version of the UW Laboratory Safety Manual (LSM) is now available for download or printing. It's time to review, bookmark, or print a copy of the updated LSM and make it available for all staff and students in your lab. Keeping your safety documents up to date and easily accessible are key for staying safe.
Post-Earthquake Checklist is updated
November 28, 2022
The Post-Earthquake Checklist was recently updated to improve accessibility and provide guidance for all campus locations. Evacuation directors, building coordinators, or other responsible persons should keep hardcopies available and/or bookmark it in preparation for an earthquake.
Office Privacy Pod Safety Focus Sheet
Office privacy pods or booths help meet the need for small, private spaces in larger open areas; however, pods could present a new set of hazards that should be considered prior to installation. Review the Office Privacy Pod Safety Focus Sheet when considering selection and placement.
Electrical Safety: Resetting Circuit Breakers Focus Sheet
An unqualified electrical worker may reset a breaker if they are trained to do so, and the cause of the trip was an overloaded circuit. Follow the guidance in the Electrical Safety: Resetting Circuit Breakers Focus Sheet when resetting a circuit breaker.
Hazardous Material Spills
A hazardous material spill is an uncontrolled release of a substance that is potentially hazardous to humans, animals and/or the environment. University personnel and students working with hazardous materials should be prepared to respond in case a spill occurs.
Owner Project Requirements Template for Capital Safety Project
The purpose of the Owner Project Requirements Template (Word) is to provide clear and concise documentation of the Project Owner’s goals, expectations and requirements for a Capital Safety Project.
This template contains basic recommended components and can be adapted as needed to suit the project. This document should be completed before start of design and given to the design team.
Mission and Vision
We partner with the UW community to provide a healthy and safe campus and protect our environment.
Welcome to EH&S
Welcome to the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S)
EH&S is a University administrative unit that assists organizational units in meeting their responsibility to protect the environment and to provide a safe and healthful place for employment and learning.