Emergency Procedures
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) offers resources to help the campus community prepare for and respond to various types of emergencies that may arise.
Local Fire Department Contact Information
The Local Fire Department Contact Information list covers local fire departments, as well as the fire authority responsible for enforcing codes for many UW facilities. In some areas, the…
Laboratory Housekeeping Focus Sheet
Poor housekeeping is a contributing factor associated with accidents and fires in labs. Follow the best practices in the Laboratory Housekeeping Focus Sheet for safety.
Carbon Monoxide Focus Sheet
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a clear, colorless and tasteless gas. It can be toxic or even lethal at high concentrations. Follow these the tips in the Carbon Monoxide Focus Sheet when selecting and…
Corridor Safety Focus Sheet
The Corridor Safety Focus Sheet covers requirements for pathways in University buildings used for egress.
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…
Extension Cords, Surge Suppressors and Power Strips
Extension cords, surge suppressors, and power strips are commonly used at the University. While extension cords are approved only for temporary use with portable appliances, power strips and…
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.
Electrical Safety
The UW Electrical Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of University personnel and prevent personal injury that could result from conducting work on electrical systems…
Ozone -Depleting Substances Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Stormwater Management Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Facilities Projects Support
The Facilities Projects Support Program provides review, consultation and testing for construction projects impacting facilities occupied by UW personnel or students.
EH&S participates by…
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…
Laboratory Fume Hood Design Specifications Template
UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) pre-approves fume hoods for use in University facilities. Use the Laboratory Fume Hood Design Specifications Template (Word) for all…
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…
Fire Drill Report Form
The Fire Drill Report Form (Word) is completed by the Evacuation Director after a scheduled evacuation drill occurs.