Lead in Building Materials Focus Sheet
UW personnel need to be aware of the hazards exposure to lead poses and the ways to either control those hazards.
General Welding Safety: Respiratory Hazards
Hot works operations, including welding, pose a number of respiratory health hazards. Refer to the General Welding Safety: Respiratory Hazards focus sheet for a list of hazards and safety…
Legionella Focus Sheet
Legionella bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia (lung infection) called Legionnaires’ disease.
Mold, Mildew, and Water Damage Focus Sheet
This focus sheet describes what to do if you find mold, mildew or water damage in a University facility.
3D Printers Focus Sheet
Users of 3D printers at the University should understand the potential risks and adhere to the safety practices outlined in the 3D Printers Focus Sheet.
Preventing Nuisance Alarms General Focus Sheet
The Preventing Nuisance Alarms General Focus Sheet helps building coordinators deal with prevention of nuisance alarms in office, residential and teaching environments.
Preventing Nuisance Alarms During Construction Focus Sheet
Nuisance alarms are disruptive to the teaching and research mission of the University and contribute to a dangerous complacency in occupants, who may be slower to evacuate in an actual…
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Focus Sheet
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Focus Sheet provides guidance on using a GFCI device to prevent electrical shock.
Site Contamination Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Installing Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures in UW Buildings
University departments and units must follow the guidance in the Installing Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures in UW Buildings Focus Sheet to avoid potential exposures to regulated…
Fire Extinguishers & Cabinets Design Guide
Construction and facilities project managers download the Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets Design Guide.
Visit the Facilities Projects Support page for more information.…
Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets Design Specifications Template
Construction and facilities project managers download the Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets Design Specifications Template.
Visit the Facilities Projects Support page for…
Building Modifications and Exit Access Focus Sheet
The Building Modifications and Exit Access Focus Sheet describes requirements for UW buildings and systems that may not be altered without the necessary permits and approvals, including, fire…
Facilities Project Support Staff
EH&S performs plan reviews for facilities projects and provides consultation to ensure facilities are designed and constructed per established safety and environmental criteria. View the…
Building Evacuation Exemption Request Form
The purpose of the Building Evacuation Exemption Request Form (Word) is to reduce the possibility of compromising a patient or animal’s health by stopping or delaying completion of a…
Mobile Food Unit Policy and Guidelines
The Mobile Food Unit Policy and Guidelines apply to mobile food units (a readily movable food establishment, such as a food truck) serving food at UW locations.