Determine Training Needs
University units or departments are responsible for ensuring their personnel complete the necessary training. EH&S has tools to help.
Training for Researchers
Personnel conducting research at the UW must comply with external sponsor and internal requirements.
Office Furniture and Equipment
University of Washington personnel who work in offices need to have a workstation that allows them to be productive and comfortable, and not be susceptible to pain or injury.
Adjust Your Workstation
There are important steps you can take to set up your office workstation (e.g., chair, desk, footrest, monitor, keyboard, mouse) to increase your comfort and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries while working.
2024 UW Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries
The University’s 2024 Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries are now available for download and posting. University units are required to download the summary for their location and post it from February 1 to April 30, 2025 in a location where personnel can easily access it.
Work-Related Incident Reports
Recordable incidents are tracked in the University's Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in accordance with Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) requirements.
EH&S move to Gateway building
Most Environmental Health & Safety teams relocated to the new Gateway building above the Sound Transit Link light rail station on Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 45th and 43rd Streets.
Programs and services that moved include:
Directions to EHS
View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
Many older UW buildings are made of hazardous materials
Do-it-yourself repairs or projects that disturb walls, floor tiles, ceilings, fixtures and other building materials can expose you to substances that pose serious health risks.
University policy prohibits any “do-it-yourself” construction, renovation or modification of University buildings. Even simple projects, such as hammering a nail into a wall, can expose you to hazardous chemicals and result in regulatory fines.