UW Bothell and Cascadia College Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan
The Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan for UW Bothell and Cascadia College details procedures for protecting storm water quality on the UW Bothell and Cascadia College campuses.
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Campus Event Safety
Event organizers, sponsors and hosts have a responsibility to take health and safety measures for events that occur at a University location.
This event safety guidance applies to in-person…
Salmonella outbreak likely linked to raw cookie dough
The Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate cases of Salmonella likely linked to consuming raw chocolate chip cookie dough…
Wildfire smoke may cause air quality issues
The Air Quality Index (AQI) has increased in the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma areas, which may require public and occupational health and safety measures to be taken (…
Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety
The UW Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and prevent personal injury or illness that could result during the use of overhead…
UW Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual
The University of Washington Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Manual establishes requirements for University units and departments to ensure the safety of personnel and…
Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template
The Supplemental Crane, Hoist and Rigging Program Template is modified by University units to addresses unit-specific hazards and safety guidance to ensure the safety of personnel…
Indoor Air Quality Occupant Diary
Building occupants record each occasion when they experience a symptom of ill-health or discomfort that they think may be linked to an environmental condition in the building.
2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled charcuterie meats
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), and other public health partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella…
Don't Feed Wildlife Poster
Help Keep Wildlife Wild
Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind gesture, but it can have unintended consequences for both animals and people and contribute to human-wildlife conflicts.
To learn…
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 …
EH&S Annual Report FY24
The EH&S Annual Report FY24 summarizes the work of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) during fiscal year 2024.
Directions to EHS
View directions, parking, and public transit options for arriving at UW Environmental Health & Safety main office.
Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet
The Fire in a Food Establishment Focus Sheet can help University retail food establishments protect workers, customers, and the facility from heat, smoke, fumes, chemical, and/or water…
Help keep wildlife wild
Learn Why You Shouldn't Feed Wildlife at the UW
Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind gesture, but it can have unintended consequences for both animals and people and contribute to human-…
Temporary Food Service Permit Fee Memo
This memo was sent to University of Washington (UW) unit leaders and contacts with temporary food service establishments on May 27, 2025 regarding Temporary Food Service Permit fees starting on July…
Soil and Groundwater Contamination
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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties.
Some UW properties have soil…
Underground Storage Tanks
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties, including underground storage tanks.
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