Incident Reporting
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) tracks and investigates work-related incidents to help prevent injuries and illnesses, and to maintain safe and healthy workplaces.
UW Employee Health Center
The UW Employee Health Center in Environmental Health & Safety provides provides occupational health services for UW personnel who are not employed by UW Medicine medical facilities.
EH&S Annual Report FY22
The EH&S Annual Report FY22 summarizes the work and accomplishments of the Environmental Health & Safety Department during fiscal year 2022.
Coyotes on UW campuses
EH&S has received reports of coyote sightings on the Seattle campus. Coyotes have been present at our campus locations and vicinity for years and they are an important part of our ecosystem.
Read the Coyotes on UW Campuses focus sheet for information on living and working around urban coyotes, preventing human-animal conflict, and reporting coyote activity our campuses.
COVID-19 Guidelines Summary
The COVID-19 Guidelines Summary summarizes the current COVID-19 guidelines for the University of Washington.
Respiratory Illness Signage Updates
University units refer to the Respiratory Illness Signage Updates for guidance on the required and optional signage to be posted at building entrances and in common areas of University buildings.
Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces
The Mpox Infection Prevention and Isolation Guidelines for University Residence Halls and Shared Living Spaces outlines the University requirements and guidelines for mpox infection prevention and isolation in University residence halls, dormitories, and other shared living spaces.
Mpox
Mpox is a rare viral illness that has not often been seen in the United States, although sporadic outbreaks have occurred. It can cause a rash that looks like bumps, blisters, or ulcers. Some people have flu-like illness before the rash develops. Most people recover in 2–4 weeks, but the disease can be serious, especially for children and people who are immune compromised or pregnant.
Office Ergonomics Instructional Videos
The University of Washington provides personnel with instructional videos to make ergonomic adjustments to office equipment to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Additional information on office ergonomics, including guidance on equipment selection, is available on the Ergonomics webpage.
Click on the links below to watch the videos.
Prevent Workplace Falls
Workplace falls are both common and preventable. Falls from heights is the second-leading cause of unintentional workplace death in the U.S. However, a worker doesn’t need to fall from a high level to suffer injuries and lost work time. Falls can happen anywhere; even office workers can be injured from slipping or tripping on a level surface.