EH&S Strategy Map
The UW Environmental Health & Safety programs and services follow our strategy map.
Should you pull the fire alarm after a chemical spill?
Following the announcement of the Seattle Police Department’s preventable fire alarm initiative (that will result in fines for false alarms starting January 1, 2020), EH&S has fielded concerns…
All-campus alert: Three UW students in Seattle screen for novel coronavirus
This message was emailed to the UW campus community on January 26, 2020.
Accident/Incident Report Form
An Accident/Incident Reporting form for use when in the field to document an incident when internet access is unavailable.
Biological Toxin Checklist
Use Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biological toxins.
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictogram and Hazards poster shows the pictograms used in the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and explains the hazards associated with each…
Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping
The University of Washington maintains a no smoking or vaping policy to provide a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors at all three UW campuses.
Smoke and vape in…
Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishments
The Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishments apply to temporary food establishments (TFEs) permitted by the UW Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) to operate…
Secondary Chemical Label 1
Secondary chemical container labels allow the user to identify chemical composition and mixtures while indicating hazards.
Secondary Chemical Label 2
Secondary chemical container labels allow the user to identify chemical composition and mixtures while indicating hazards.
Secondary Chemical Label 3
Secondary chemical container labels allow the user to identify chemical composition and mixtures while indicating hazards.
Liquid Nitrogen and Alarms in University Research Space
This report is intended to provide guidance on identifying and evaluating potential risks related to storage of liquid nitrogen in laboratory space, and how to best mitigate those risks at the…
Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet weather
Slips, trips and falls are leading causes of injury at the UW.
A slip, trip or fall can have a serious impact on a person’s health and well-being.
Avoid slips, trips and falls in wet…
Two ways to submit a chemical waste collection request
Chemical waste generators at the University have two ways to submit waste collection requests:
Directly from your MyChem inventory
From the Chemical Waste Disposal page
You can use these…
EGC1 Hazmat Screening Focus Sheet
Applicants completing an eGC1 are asked questions about quantities of hazardous materials they intend to use in their research. EH&S reviews this information to determine whether the…
Wastewater
All items that enter the the sewer system (e.g. poured down a drain or flushed down a toilet) must comply with local, state and federal wastewater rules, regulations, and standards. These rules are…
UW Communicable Disease Cleaning Protocol
The UW Communicable Cleaning Protocol was developed by the University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) in coordination with campus custodial and…
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS RESOURCES
If you are experiencing respiratory illness symptoms, were exposed to someone with COVID-19, or test positive for COVID-19, follow the steps in the UW Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and…
Ergonomic tips for your home office
To reduce the risk of injury related to telework activities consider the following ergonomic tips when setting up your workstation:
COMPUTER SETUP
Image credit: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Set…