Shop and Maker Space Safety
University personnel, students and visitors in shops and maker spaces may be exposed to hazardous machinery, physical hazards, hazardous materials or procedures that could result in injury.…
Shop Safety Plan Template
The Shop Safety Plan Template (Word) helps University units and departments address the potential hazards and risks associated with shops and maker spaces and to prevent injuries and…
Facilities Safety Equipment Checklist Explanations
Below are questions asked during safety equipment inspections and explanations for each question.
Updated Wildfire Smoke Safety course
EH&S launched an updated online Wildfire Smoke Safety course to address new regulatory requirements. UW personnel can access it in the EH&S Course Catalog.
This course is required for…
Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Self-Audit Checklist
Complete the applicable sections of the Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Self-Audit Checklist when performing an annual self-audit of your Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety program.
Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines
The Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines provide information on their safe use and apply to all University personnel and students who handle or use compressed or liquefied…
New UW Electrical Safety Manual
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published the new UW Electrical Safety Manual that establishes the requirements and best practices for University personnel conducting work on…
New Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety Resource
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published a new focus sheet that provides information to support the safe and compliant use of small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also referred to as…
Loading Dock Safety Focus Sheet
The Loading Dock Safety Focus Sheet helps raise awareness of safety hazards near loading docks and provides guidance for safely operating around these areas.
EH&S Training Recharge Policy
EH&S recharges training vendor fees, space reservation fees, and materials costs for classes requested by units or departments. The unit must provide budget information two weeks prior to the…
Training for Researchers
The UW Office of Research coordinates with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and other UW units and departments to maintain a research-related Required Training…
Determine Training Needs
Explore our EH&S Course Catalog for detailed descriptions and requirements for each course. Each course page provides direct links to online modules or registration for in-person classes.
Regulated Building Materials
Building materials can contain a number of hazardous components that, if disturbed, can pose a health risk to workers and occupants. Materials that have potential to cause health and environmental…
New online course for preventing slips, trips, and falls
Environmental Health & Safety is pleased to announce the launch of a 25-minute, self-paced online course to help reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. Slips, trips, and…
Field Work Risk Assessment Tool (Field R.A.T.)
Use the Field Work Risk Assessment Tool to conduct a risk assessment prior to a new field project, experiment, or procedure.Follow the Field Work Risk Assessment Guidelines when…
Revised template for Bloodborne Pathogens Site-Specific Exposure Control Plan
EH&S updated the Site-Specific Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Plan template in congruence with Washington state BBP regulations. This update includes an expanded list of personal…
Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines
These guidelines include Washington State Retail Food Code requirements and best practices for safety. These guidelines apply to all permitted temporary food establishments at University…
Understand Training Fees
EH&S provides over 80 training courses on health and safety topics, available online and in-person. Many courses are mandated by regulatory agencies to ensure safety and compliance. Most courses…
UW Fall Protection Program Manual
The UW Fall Protection Program Manual provides guidance for protecting University personnel and others from fall hazards through safe design, hazard elimination, engineering…