Staff & Contacts List
The Food Safety Program ensures UW dining facilities meet the highest standards in food safety, and protects the public from foodborne illness.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees food-related activities at all UW locations, including the UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, UW Bothell and UW Tacoma through a comprehensive food safety program. This includes permanent food establishments and temporary food service events.
The Confined Space Program Manual represents the University of Washington (UW) Confined Space Program. The purpose of this program is to ensure personnel safety and prevent personal injury or illness from work in confined spaces.
When hosting special events on a UW campus, a permit from your local fire department may be required. Additional permits may be required, depending on the circumstances of the event. Refer to the information below to determine the permits you need and how to apply.
For Seattle campus events, submit permit application(s) at least 30 days prior to the event to avoid extra fees in addition to the cost of the permit.
Review the Fire Department Event Permit Flowchart to determine whether you need a permit from your local fire department.
Visit the Fire Department Permits for Events webpage for more information.
Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral that was used in many building materials due to its fire resistance, heat/cold properties, tensile strength, chemical
resistance and other properties before its use was phased out or banned. When undisturbed, asbestos does not pose a health risk.
UW personnel need to be aware of the hazards exposure to lead poses and the ways to either control those hazards.
The Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) establishes policy and procedures to manage asbestos and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. The compliance procedures outlined herein are intended to complement compliance responsibilities outlined in APS 12.1.
Notify Environmental Health and Safety (206.543.7262) of the need to enter an area on this list prior to starting work.
University units and departments should follow the guidelines in the Prevent Asbestos Exposure and Protect Floor Tiles focus sheet to prevent exposure to asbestos-containing material.