Lockout/tagout for safety during maintenance, service and repair work
A person can be seriously injured, even killed, when working on a machine or equipment if the hazardous energy sources are not controlled.
When performing maintenance, service or repair work on…
Coyotes on UW campuses
EH&S has received reports of coyote sightings on the Seattle campus. Coyotes have been present at our campus locations and vicinity for years and they are an important part of our ecosystem.
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EH&S STAFF RESOURCES
The sections below contain administrative tools and resources for EH&S staff.
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EH&S Annual Report FY22
The EH&S Annual Report FY22 summarizes the work and accomplishments of the Environmental Health & Safety Department during fiscal year 2022.
UW Employee Health Center
WHO WE SERVE
The UW Employee Health Center in Environmental Health & Safety provides clinical services for UW personnel who are not employed by UW Medicine medical facilities.
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Incident Reporting
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) tracks and investigates work-related incidents to help prevent injuries and illnesses, and to maintain safe and healthy workplaces. UW Medicine is…
Temporary Food Service Permit
UW students and personnel hosting or sponsoring an event at a UW location where food will be served, sold, or given away may need to apply for a Temporary Food Service Permit from UW…
Biological Research Safety
The Biosafety program serves to maintain safe conditions in research by containing biohazardous agents. Biosafety helps to prevent harm to humans, animals and the environment.
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Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews, approves and oversees research involving the use of recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA and other biohazards. The monthly meeting agenda is posted…
Ergonomics
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Ergonomics Program helps University departments/units and personnel identify risk factors that can contribute to the development of work-related…
Biosafety Level 2 with Biosafety Level 3 Practices (BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices) Inspection Checklist
Biosafety Level 2 with Biosafety Level 3 Practices (BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices) Inspection Checklist
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…
Shop Safety Self-Inspection Checklist
UW shops use the Shop Safety Self-Inspection Checklist (Word) to conduct safety inspections at least annually to identify hazards and follow up actions.
Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide
The Shop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Guide identifies hazards to which shop workers may be exposed and specifies PPE to protect against hazards during work operations…
Drill Press SOP Template
UW units/shops/departments using a drill press supplement their Shop Safety Plan with Drill Press Standard Operating Procedures.
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Shop and Maker Space Blank SOP Template
UW units/shops/departments use the Shop and Maker Space Blank SOP Template (Word) to supplement their Shop Safety Plan.
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Milling Machines and CNC Mills Focus Sheet
Milling machines and computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) mills use moving cutters and/or move stock materials to cut shapes in materials such as metal, wood or plastic. Follow safety precautions when…