UW employees who are not required to wear a respirator in the workplace can voluntarily wear a respirator, such as an N95 or KN95.

UW employees voluntarily wearing a respirator in the workplace when it is not required must be provided with Advisory Information for Employees Who Voluntarily Use Respirators, regardless of whether the respirator is provided by the University.

 

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November 07, 2025