Evacuation Director Focus Sheet
The Evacuation Director Focus Sheet describes the responsibilities of the Evacuation Director to partner with EH&S to develop a Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan and prepare for…
Evacuation Warden Focus Sheet
The Evacuation Warden Focus Sheet describes the responsibilities of the evacuation warden to prepare for building emergency evacuations.
Classroom Evacuations
The Classroom Evacuations focus sheet has been archived.
Please refer to the Faculty Preparedness in the Classroom webpage for information on preparing and responding to…
Campus Emergency Phones
If you have an emergency on the UW Seattle campus, you can get help using a campus emergency phone or other alert system that will connect you with the UW Police Department (UWPD).…
Building Evacuation Exemption Focus Sheet
The Building Evacuation Exemption Focus Sheet describes the requirements for obtaining a building evacuation exemption for University personnel performing medical procedures.
Earthquake Planning for Chemical Storage Areas Focus Sheet
Areas that store and use chemicals may be more susceptible to damage from earthquakes. The Earthquake Planning for Chemical Storage Areas Focus Sheet contains tips for increasing the…
Post-Earthquake Checklist
The purpose of the Post-Earthquake Checklist has instructions that provide clarity on when to use the checklist (after an earthquake at or above magnitude 3.0), and how to identify…
Map of Evacuation Assembly Points on the Seattle Campus
EVACUATION ASSEMBY POINT LOCATIONS ON THE SEATTLE CAMPUSLocation descriptionsParking Lot N26-WParking Lot N26-EIMA Sports FieldNorth of Graves BuildingParking Lot E8Parking Lot E9 West of Nordstrom…
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…
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…
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…
Fire Safety and Prevention
The primary means of fire prevention is to control ignition sources such as open flames, heaters, cooking equipment, research activities involving flammable materials and other sources. Environmental…
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…