Reporting

ACCIDENT, INJURY OR NEAR-MISS INCIDENT

All work-related injury, illness, exposure, and near-miss events involving UW personnel must be reported within 24 hours of the incident; however, some incidents require immediate notification.

COVID-19 POSITIVE TEST RESULT

Samples collected via the Husky Coronavirus Testing voluntary research study do not need to be reported because positive results are reported directly to the COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team.

COVID-19 Reporting Form

covidehc@uw.edu or 206.616.3344

FIRE OR SMOKE

Report all unintended fires, including unintended open flames and smoke without a visible flame.

Building & Fire Safety 

uwfire@uw.edu or 206.616.5530

FOOD ILLNESS REPORT/COMPLAINT

If you believe you have become sick from eating at a food service establishment at a University of Washington location, please submit a report (UWNetID required) or contact us.

Environmental Public Health 
phdept@uw.edu or 206.616.1623

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL

Follow the guidance on the Spill Response and Exposure Response posters for all biohazardous, chemical, environmental and radiological spills.

Biohazardous Spills: 206.221.7770

Chemical Spills: 206.543.0467

Radiological Spills: 206.543.0463

AFTER HOURS:

CALL 9-1-1 or

UWPD at 206.685.8973

PEST OR WILDLIFE SIGHTING

Report sightings of pests and injured, sick or dead animals at a University location.

SAFETY CONCERN

Anonymously report a safety concern that could lead to an accident, injury, or safety incident.

Report a Concern